Walter Thomas Garrett III, “Buck”, was born to Walter Thomas Garrett, “Junior” and Glenda Clatterbuck Garrett on June 27, 1962, in Boone County, Missouri. Buck passed away June 20, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia at the age of 61.
He graduated from Southern Boone County High School in Ashland, MO in 1980.
As a youth he loved basketball, rode horses in 4-H fun shows, enjoyed hunting, fox hunting and fast cars. He liked trail riding, riding the backroads of Boone County and using GPS (Garrett Positioning System), playing cards and reminiscing about the good old days with family and friends. Numerous horses saw him through his cowboy years including Queenie, Trigger, Pete, Kado, Bear and Tommy Boy. Faithful furry friends Tootie, Milo, Elvis, Tater, Libby and Gus were part of his family.
He was a member of the National Pipe Fitters Union. Creating metal artwork and pipe-fitted light sculptures were a testament to his sprinkler fitter days.
Buck was preceded in death by his father, Junior Garrett on October 7, 2007. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Marie Garrett Schaben of Jefferson City, MO; grandchildren, Fin Lucas and Iva Mae Schaben; mother, Glenda Garrett of Englewood, MO; sisters, Carolyn Wilhite (Steve) of Clark, MO and Deborah Harmon (Lawrence) of Englewood; half-sisters, Sherry Elkin of Hallsville, MO and Jeannine Perkins of Columbia, MO and his dedicated friend, Susan Skinner of Columbia. Other survivors include his loved nieces and nephews, Jason, Ragan, Tara, Paul, Blake, Aydan and Olivia.
Private graveside services were held Saturday, June 22, 2024, at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland.
Memorial contributions are suggested to New Salem Cemetery Association, PO Box 404, Ashland, MO 65010.
Condolences may be shared at robinsonyagerfh.com.
Robinson-Yager Funeral Home is honored to serve the Garrett family.
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