Thomas "Tom" Joe Garrett

Tom Garrett, age 97 of Maysville, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Thomas Joe Garrett was born March 8, 1928, to Pete and Norene (Gray) Garrett. He was born and raised in the Stealey Community and graduated with the Wayne Bulldog class of 1947. On April 23, 1949, Tom married his high school sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth Nitzel. The couple was happily married for 65 years before the passing of Mary. Tom was a hardworking, dedicated farmer. Farming was his job, hobby and livelihood. He was a “Southern Engineer”. He could fix or repair anything and enjoyed spending time with family teaching them how to be a good mechanic. Tom never threw anything away because he was so resourceful he just knew he would be able to use it for something else. He loved going on trips to Colorado to stay with his brother but those trips were always short because he didn’t want to be away from the farm that long. He enjoyed picnics with family in the hay field and hosting any and all family events. Desserts were Tom’s favorite especially getting to enjoy them with family. Tom and Mary enjoyed playing cards with a couple special close friends for a number of years. Tom was a charter member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church and a Deacon for over 50 years. He served as a board member for Farm Bureau for 63 years. He considered church family his family and loved spending time and serving with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Norene Garrett; his wife, Mary Garrett; his brother, Fred Garrett; and his sister, Bonnie McCall. He is survived by his daughters, Bonita Brakefield and husband Steve of Wayne, and Diana Brooks and husband Mack of Blanchard; his sisters, Velma Little of Wayne and Velta Johnston of Yukon; his 6 grandchildren, Cindy Stone and husband Rick of Maysville, Sherry Archer and husband Jim of Norman, Darla Turner and husband Chad of Blanchard, Tommy Brakefield and wife Libby of Purcell, James Brakefield and wife Kelsie of Wayne and Cody Brooks and wife Scheana of Blanchard; 22 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. The family will be receiving friends and relatives Monday, October 27,2025 from 5-7 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Funeral Services are set for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Thomas "Tom" Joe Garrett

March 8, 1928 - October 22, 2025