Gary Dean Garrett

How can you sum up the life of someone like Gary in a short amount of time? His life can't be measured by words on a page, but he is now getting a glimpse of the impact he had while he was with us.

Gary Dean Garrett entered the world on December 28, 1948. From a toddler until he married, Gary spent every minute he could on the farm with his grandpa, Oran. He was on the farm when Jesus called him home September 1, 2025.

Gary married the love of his life, Naomi, in 1968. Together they raised Carl, Todd, and Joe, attending countless baseball games no matter the distance, watching his athleticism reflected in his boys. He wasn't the loudest fan, but he was definitely their greatest supporter.

Leaving Naomi and Carl to serve his country during the Vietnam war was painful, but he loved his country. After his service, God radically changed him and he enlisted in Heaven's army as a life-time soldier.

He began ministry at Rosedale Church of God Holiness, (KC, KS), followed by Clinton Church of the Nazarene (MO). God then called him to plant the Heartland Church of the Nazarene in his beloved hometown of Fulton where he served until retiring in 2014. God let him have a little time off before opening doors at New Horizons Church in Hallsville, MO where he preached his last sermon three months before he received his final call. Among his welcoming party were his brother, Kevin and father, Harley. Those that he has left behind to feel the tremendous loss are his wife, Naomi, sons Carl (Robin), Todd (Karen), Joe (Megan), grandchildren Carson, Tanner, Easten (Maddie), Eva (Nolan),Harper, Waylon and Creason, mother Fay, siblings Janis (Fred), Kent (Lisa) and Lisa, many nieces and nephews, and scores of lives forever touched by this godly, fun-loving, giant-hearted gentleman.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim. 4:7

Memorial Services will be held at Maupin Funeral Home on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00 am with Pastor Rodger Sutherland officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Maupin Funeral Home. Entombment will be held in Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Jacksonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Welcome Home- A Community for Veteran's, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd, Fulton, MO 65251.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.