Eugene Michael Garrett

November 19, 1934 - September 28, 2015

Eugene “Gene” Michael Garrett, 80, of Medicine Lodge, KS died Monday, September 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1934 in Dorrance, Kansas, the son of Parvin A. Garrett and Mary S. (Driscoll) Garrett. On January 30, 1957, he married Lillian (Wanek) Garrett in Ellsworth, KS. She survives. Gene was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge, KS. He was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and was the original founder of the Knights of Columbus in Medicine Lodge. Gene was a Boy Scout Leader and a member of the Jaycees. He worked at Western Power Light as a lineman in Ellsworth, KS and worked at the Central Electric Substation, when he moved to Medicine Lodge, KS. Gene ran the VIP Supper Club in Alva, OK from 1988-2000. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. Surviving in addition to his wife, Lillian Garrett, are four daughters, Kim (Doug) McCormick of Hutchinson, KS, Valerie (Fred) Starnes of Lyons, KS, Rita (Steve) Buckaloo of Golden, MO; Tonia (Roger) VanRanken of Medicine Lodge, KS; Six grandchildren, Ryan, Mindy, Julie, Sheila, Beau, & Samantha; four great-grandchildren, Daniel, Lillian, Hannah, & one on the way; one sister, Donna (Marion) Schmidt of Hays, KS. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Steven Garrett. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Vigil Service will be on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medicine Lodge, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Firmin Kyaw officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS Memorials may be made to the Medicine Lodge Boy Scout Troop 227 or the Knights of Columbus, Medicine Lodge, KS Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.