Garrett Wayne Tole

Garrett Wayne Tole, 33, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away April 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on April 20, 1990, to Christopher Tole and Starla (Bowman) Tole.

Garrett grew up in Collinsville, OK, graduating from Collinsville High School in 2008. He later attended college at Northeastern State University. In his youth, Garrett was very athletic and played 3rd base in high school baseball. In junior high school, his team participated in the Little League World Series when his family lived in Olathe, KS. After returning from Kansas back to Collinsville, he gained a bonus family in the George’s. Brad George was his age and Tucker was his younger brother’s age, which made for a formidable four pack.The four of them struck up a friendship that was more of a brotherhood for over 20 years, living and working together after high school. He was a hard worker and recognized as exceptional in many of his careers, from truck driving in the oilfield to laying fiber optic cables. He was never afraid of a challenge. One of his proudest moments was standing next to his brother and the George brothers for Shannon and Brandon’s wedding in 2021. Garrett lived in Oklahoma for the majority of his life before moving to Florida 2 years ago for a new start.

Garrett was a leader and role model to his siblings and peers. When presented with adversity, he faced it head on. He radiated positivity and encouragement to the ones most dear to him. He always had something uplifting to say about others. When he loved, he loved fiercely and defended his loved ones. Garrett was known to be funny and understanding. In his free time, Garrett enjoyed being outside and filling his time with outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and golfing. He loved the ocean and saltwater. He loved to take everyone to visit the beach, even if it was cold, just to see the sunset. Garrett loved animals and many types of music, especially Rock n’ Roll and Outlaw Country. He loved spending time with his family and his friends and girlfriend, and he will deeply be missed by all.

Garrett is preceded in death by his mother: Starla (Bowman) Tole; and his uncles: Buddy Irons, Michael Bowman, and Wesley Bowman; and special aunt and uncle Evelyn and Lloyd Jordan, and June Vinita; special cousins; Karla Blanke, Dewayne Blanke, Kathy Blum and Diane Albert. Great grandparents: Carl and Gracie Inman, Newt and Dorothy Sellars. 

Those left to cherish the memory of Garrett include his father: Christopher Tole of St. Petersburg, FL; his brother: Brycen Tole of Owasso, OK; his sister: Madison Grace Tole of Stillwater, OK: his grandparents: Gary and Shirley Kay Thorpe of Grove, OK and Joyce Hollister of Nowata, OK; his aunts and uncles: Sherry Irons of Adair, OK, Greg Winnie of Fairland, OK, Tim and Nicole Bowman of Stillwater, OK, Jason and Amanda Pierce, Delaware, OK, Donnie and Pam Pearsall, Pryor, OK; his girlfriend: Maegan Ricketts of St. Peterburg, FL. Cousins: Heath Bowman, Stillwater, OK, Ashlee and Harpreet Bhinhar, Owasso, OK, Amanda and Aysha Irons, Adair, OK, Kelsey and Katie Winnie, Claremore, OK, Emma and Eric Fagan, Stillwater, OK, Zachary Pearsall, Owasso, OK, Brittany Pearsall, Pryor, OK, Josh and Patty Pearsall, Broken Arrow, OK, Caleb and Brianna Pearsall, Pryor, OK, Connor and Kipton Pierce, Delaware, OK; George Family: Cheri George, Tim and Megan George, Brandon and Shannon George, Brad George, Tucker George and many more friends.

A viewing for Garrett is planned for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Benjamin Funeral Service Chapel with a memorial service planned for a later date.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the loving staff of Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemoriesnowata.com.