Gregory “Catfish” Garlock, 62, of Union, died Dec. 30, 2019, at his home. Mr. Garlock graduated from Owensville High School in 1975 and later graduated from Linn Tech as a tool and die machinist. He was a music lover and avid concertgoer, and enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball and watching NASCAR. He loved nature, and hunted for arrowheads and fossils, from which he made jewelry. He was intrigued with Native American culture and history, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Born Aug. 20, 1957, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Paul and Marie (Herbig) Garlock.
He is survived by a daughter: Sue Anna (Jim Wagner) Garlock of High Ridge; a brother: Paul (Jeanne) Garlock Jr. of Fenton; two sisters: Peggy Teterycz of Chicago, Ill., and Abby (Jack) Landolt of San Angelo, Texas; six grandchildren: Chris, Ryan, Isabella, Alison, Jimmy and Kegan; two great-grandchildren: Levi and Ryan; his former wife and dear friend: Pamela (Van Sickle) Meadows; his dog: Arrowhead; and numerous other family members and friends.
A celebration of life is being planned for Memorial Day weekend. Memorials may be made to the Bourbeuse River Clean Stream Team. Arrangements were under the direction of Midlawn Funeral Home in Union.