Mr. Clifton Wayne Garmrath

Clifton Wayne Garmrath passed away from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home. He was born in Flint Michigan on October 18, 1959 to the late Wayne and Geraldine Garmrath. He accepted Christ at an early age at East Side Baptist Church, now Harvest Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas. He was a dedicated and active member of that church having served as a door greeter and participating in the Men’s classes. Clifton loved his church and often shared his testimony of how God had changed his life. Clifton was a Bulldog, having graduated from Paragould High School in 1978. He earned an Associate Degree in Business from Arkansas State University. Clifton was a true entrepreneur having started his first business at an early age with a baseball card shop, one of the first in Northeast Arkansas, out of his grandparent’s ceramic shop. Over his lifetime, he was an avid baseball card and memorabilia collector. He operated several businesses in Paragould including a video store, convenience store, sporting goods store to name a few. He was a true salesman at heart, having worked in the food service business for over 25 years and most recently in automobile sales for the past 10 years of his life. Ever the entrepreneur, he promoted vintage card and memorabilia shows throughout Northeast Arkansas and became friends with several Hall of Fame players including Stan Musial and George Kell. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs fan and had a love for all sports. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Steve. He is survived by his son, Matthew Wayne (Sarah) of Corning, Arkansas; the love of his life and companion, Sonja Tate of Paragould, Arkansas; his granddaughter, Loreli; his nephews Tyler (Lauren), Alex (Summer), and John Koy (Brianne), all of Paragould; and a host of family and friends. He loved his dogs, Zoey, Elvis and Riley. He will be greatly missed by all. There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Clifton's life on Friday, March 8 at Harvest Baptist Church. Flowers and/or Memorials can be sent to Harvest Baptist Church, Paragould, Arkansas. At the families request, wear anything Cardinal red or Saint Louis Cardinals in honor of Clifton. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the Garmrath family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tri-city LLC.com .

Mr. Clifton Wayne Garmrath

October 18, 1959 - March 2, 2024