Saturday, May 9, 2009

W. Steve "Buck" Garrett

Steve “Buck” Garrett, 86, of Poteau, OK passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Tulsa. Steve was born on February 26, 1923 in Poteau to Hillard Steve & Letha (Robbins) Garrett. He was a DX gasoline distributor and managed the LeFlore Nursing Home in the late 1960’s. Buck was a member of First Baptist Church of Poteau, the Rotary Club, Poteau Alumni Association, the Quarterback Club (he ran the football clock for over 35 years) a school board member for 25+ years, a 50 year Mason; & was a member & former assistant fire chief for the Poteau Fire department, serving for 44+ years. He was an avid Poteau Pirate & OU Sooner fan. Buck is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ella Lee Garrett; his parents, Hillard Steve & Letha (Robbins) Garrett; a sister, Alma Garrett Taylor; and a nephew Jack Henson. Steve is survived by his daughter, Lynda Lea Garrett of Tulsa, OK; a sister, Anna “Tootie” Alfred of Tulsa, OK; a nephew, James R. Alfred of Tulsa, OK; 4 nieces, Kathy Taylor Harris of Inola, OK, Emma Lou Cox of Bartlesville, OK, Claranne Hayes of Miami, OK & Mary Beth Retherford of Owasso, OK; a number of great nieces & great nephews; other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Steve were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK with the Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Interment followed the services at Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Harrell Bright, Lance Smith, Bob Free, Bert Corr, Scottie Bratton, Dewey Shoup, Dewayne Fussell, & Charles “Chuck” Hollingsworth. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Poteau Fire Department, retired Poteau Fire Fighters, Phillip Zearley, Cloyis Clay, & Sherman Floyd.

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