(From Clark Funeral Home)Garland Crowder, age 78, of Seneca, Missouri, passed away on April 12, 2024, just one day shy of his 79th birthday. He was born to Omar V. and Pauline Hope (Comstock) Crowder on April 13, 1945, in Seneca, MO.
Garland had a remarkable journey in life. He graduated from Neosho High School in 1963 and then embarked on a four-year stint playing minor league baseball for the New York Yankees after being drafted. Following his baseball career, Garland transitioned to managing Edward Hines Lumber Co. in Springfield, MO, and later in Tulsa, OK. After his retirement, he enjoyed tending to his beef cattle on the farm.
In his leisure time, Garland had a passion for coon hunting, fishing, and playing slow-pitch softball. He found joy in these activities and cherished the camaraderie they brought.
On November 10, 1963, Garland married the love of his life, Dorothy Wylie, at New Salem Baptist Church. She survives him, along with their granddaughter Mandy White and husband Frank of Webb City, and great-granddaughter Victoria "Skeeter" White. Garland is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at a visitation on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the Chapel of Memories, officiated by Dr. Phillip McClendon. Interment will follow at the New Salem Cemetery in Neosho.
Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com
Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Homes.
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