Alva Douglas "Doug" Garren was born June 18, 1948, in Norton, Kansas to Alva Douglas and Christina Ann (Morgan) Garren and passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Integris Clinton Regional Hospital, at the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 29 days.

At a young age, Doug's mother and father passed away and he was raised by George Noteware and his wife. Doug attended school in St. Louis, OK, graduating Salutatorian of the Class of 1966. He worked as a carpenter, traveling and building Sonic Drive-Ins in many places. He later managed a Sonic Drive-In in Tennessee. Doug moved to Weatherford in 1982 and worked as a mechanic for his brother-in-law and later at J&D Automotive. In the late 1980's he purchased J & D Automotive. On November 21, 1998, Doug married Darliene at Life Fellowship Church in Weatherford.

Doug was very active at Life Fellowship and lived his life in service to others—leading Royal Rangers and children's church, and serving on mission trips. He was a 34-year member of Lions Club, joining in 1985 serving in many capacities including District Governor twice. He also helped put on the Weatherford Arts Festival for many years. Doug enjoyed painting, and was a collector of many things. Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation. He was made a member of the Weatherford Hall of Fame in 2002

Doug is survived by his wife of 21 years, Darliene Garren of their home in Weatherford; one daughter, Amanda Ann Stillwell and husband, William of Weatherford; three sons, Stephen Douglas Boyd and wife, Kimberly Ann of Tuttle, Jeremy Douglas Garren and wife, Lindie of Oklahoma City, and Joshua Lee Garren and wife, Anarose of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Mark Noteware and wife, Cecelia of Shawnee and Michael Monk and wife, Charlene of Coleman, Alabama; three sisters, Nancy McGee of Weatherford, Michelle Bishop and husband, Dick of Shawnee, and Sue Stuckey and husband, Jerry of Madill; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Noteware and Wayne Monk; his adoptive parents, George Noteware, Trudy Noteware and Marie Noteware; and brother-in-law, Duaine McGee.