Dale Allen Garner

Dale Allen Garner, 69, of Springfield passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. He was born Oct. 21, 1955, in Springfield to Otis Alfred and Emma Sue (Quinn) Garner. On Nov. 3, 1990, he and Julie Nelson were united in marriage and shared over 34 years together.
He was a hardworking and devoted man who took pride in serving his community. Over the years, he worked as a Reserve Greene County Deputy for 35 years, owned and operated Garner Pump Service, and drove a school bus for Willard Schools for over 39 years, where he was known for his friendly smile and dependable nature. He was a proud member of the Willard Masonic Lodge and a Shriner, forming lifelong friendships through both. He loved the outdoors and spent many hours hunting, fishing, and following NASCAR. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and friend whose kindness, humor, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by wife Julie Garner; son, Shawn Garner and wife Kenzie; grandson, Jeremiah; sister, Flora Ann VanDegrift and husband Randall; brother, Herschel A. Garner; other family and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Masonic Services were 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, visitation followed until 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Willard Masonic Lodge and may be left with the funeral home.