Glen Edward Garrison

Glen Edward Garrison, 88, of the Nowata area, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Funeral services for Glen will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Chelsea Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.

Glen Edward Garrison was born January 24, 1938, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Alfred and Sarah (Ballard) Garrison. He grew up in Bushyhead and attended school there thru 8th grade. He attended high school in Chelsea where he played football for the Dragons. Following his graduation, Glen was offered a football scholarship to T.U but he proudly enlisted in the United States Army instead. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned home to Oklahoma and settled in the Nowata area.

Glen devoted his life to ranching, a career he took great pride in and enjoyed throughout the years. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal Company and as a school bus driver for both Oklahoma Union and Nowata school districts. Glen was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the people around him.

In his spare time, Glen could often be found at the local coffee shop, visiting with friends and catching up with the locals. He also enjoyed attending area livestock auctions each week, where he looked forward to seeing familiar faces and keeping up with the cattle business.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Sarah Garrison, his brother Owen Garrison, his sisters, Elveta Weaver and Elaine Garrison, his niece Freda Whitely and his long time companion Betty Vaughn.

He is survived by his daughters, Garri Garrison and Terri Graves of Tennessee, his nieces, Carolyn Replogle of Catoosa Oklahoma, Linda Phillips of Catoosa Oklahoma, Brenda Back of Florida and Rhonda Baker of Wagoner Oklahoma. He is also survived by his chosen family, Kim Parrett, Bailey Kile and family, Shiloh Freeman and family, Cord Parrett and family, Sierra Bowman and family, along with other family members, friends, and loved ones who will cherish his memory.

Glen will be remembered for his hard work, love of ranching, and the friendships he made throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.