Charles B. Garrison

Charles B. Garrison, 89, of Monett passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home.

He was born on Feb. 4, 1937, in Raymondville, the son of the late William Andrew and Bessie Marie (Cummins) Garrison.

He attended Vollmer Country School and was a graduate of Licking High School. He managed the MFA Farmers Exchange in Seymour, for a short time, and in Purdy, for many years. He owned and operated Roper Gas Company in Neosho, along with his son, Greg.

Then he delivered propane for D&D Propane in Wheaton, for many years before his retirement. He served as deacon in several churches including First Baptist Church in Purdy where he was a member for the past 51 years.

He was united in marriage to Evelyn Gene Graham on Feb. 22, 1959. They walked through life hand-in-hand and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary earlier this year.

Additional survivors include his son, Greg Garrison and wife Anita of Alma, Ark.; his daughter, Lisa Branham and husband Rich of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one brother, R.C. Garrison of Denver, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy Garrison, one sister, Ruthene Deese, and one great-grandson, Camden Garrison.

Funeral services were Monday, June 8, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Purdy, Rev. Jerry Francisco and Pastor Rick Sharp officiating. Interment was in the Purdy Cemetery in Purdy. The family received friends at Buchanan Funeral Home on Sunday. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.