Obituary of Dr. Thomas H. Garrett

Dr. Thomas H. (Tom) Garrett, age 76, of Linn Creek, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home in Linn Creek. Tom was born December 18, 1939 in Gracemont, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and Hazel (Thompson) Garrett. Tom was united in marriage November 4, 1959 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Patty Hicks. Together they shared nearly 57 years together at the time of his death. Tom is survived by his wife Patty Garrett of the home; his sons, John Garrett and wife, Star, of Lake Ozark, Missouri and Thomas Garrett and partner Volodya Kozoriz of Washington, D.C.; his daughters Tamara Stone and husband, Rodney, and Amy Mead, all of Linn Creek, Missouri; his brothers James Garrett and wife, Louise, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and John Garrett of Newcastle, Oklahoma; his sister Barbara Crider and husband, Alan, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Jessica Vincent, Garrett Stone, Jordan Stone, Ben Stone, Juliette Mead, Parker Garrett, Preston Garrett, and Marran Garrett; three great-grandchildren, Ava Vincent, Ella Vincent and Eli Vincent; along with several other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee and Hazel Garrett; and his sister Marge Wallker. Tom pursued his medical training and graduated from the University of Oklahoma Medical School, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a doctor. After being honorably discharged, he began his life career serving others as a medical doctor. A man of many interests, Tom was an avid racecar fan, and enjoyed great success as the owner of several successful racing teams. He was a lover of exotic animals. Tom raised animals including Deer, Elk, Buffalo and exotic pheasants and other birds. He enjoyed and appreciated the hard work of farming. Dr. Tom loved his practice and serving his patience all these years at the clinic. He was much loved by his patients, and he was often coined “the country doctor” because it was not above him to except a box of tomatoes or eggs as payment. If a patient did not have money for services, Dr. Tom gave them free services. Tom was a member of the Christian Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Tom was a loving and devoted husband and a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather to his children and their families. His legacy and the lives he touched will live on through them.