Donald Lee Garr, 90, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Donald was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on May 10, 1934 to Alton Alvin and Daisy (Bower) Garr. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Fryer, to this union two sons were born.
Donald was a 1953 graduate of Chillicothe High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Following his service, he worked at Ivan Thompson Motors in Chillicothe before taking up his life-long passion as a farmer.
Donald enjoyed working on the farm and in his shop. He was an excellent mechanic.
He particularly enjoyed participating in Plow Days at his cousin, Jim Huslers farm.
Donald and his son Mark took a motorcycle riding class and they both got their license at the same time. They had matching motorcycles. Donald rode his motorcycle to town almost everyday. He also enjoyed going for coffee in the mornings at Plowmans Garage.
He is survived by two sons, Mark (Mary) Garr and David Garr; brothers Forrest (Shirley) Garr, Fred Garr, and Pete (Dorothy) Garr; sisters Mary Underwood, Frances Crouch, and Carolyn (Elden) Johnson; and grandchild Zachary Garr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Daisy; wife, Carolyn; and sister Gracie Evans.
Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Chillicothe, Missouri on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home and may be left or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.
