Mr. Garrison was a retired social worker and Employment Security Division counselor, a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Monticello where he served as Deacon and Gideon, member of the National Association of Social Workers / Arkansas Chapter and was a disabled U.S. Army Aircorp veteran of World War II where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award.
Survivors include three sons, Larry Garrison and wife Mary Lynn of Shreveport, LA, Steven Garrison and wife Melonie of Searcy and Ed Garrison and wife Caroline of Greenbrier; two daughters, Judy G. Mattox and husband Michael of Little Rock and Kathy G. Smith and husband Mark of McRae; one brother, Douglas Garrison of Whitehaven, TN; two sisters, Virginia Lee Walden of Killen, AL and Suzanne Lee of West Memphis; fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Condolences(48)
Allen Jeter
Crossett, AR Friday, March 23, 2012 Steve I just read about your Dad. I was sorry to hear of his passing and just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your family.Martha Clark
Dumas, AR Tuesday, March 20, 2012 So sorry to hear about Mr. LF. I remember him when he was working at the employment office always had a smile on his face . May God be with the family during this time .Doris Cruce
Fort Smith, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 My thougts and prayers are with each of you. May God give you comfort and strength to face the difficult days ahead.Terry hopper
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Sorry to here about mr.l.f. He was a good friend ,to me. We took care of the baptistery together, at first baptist church. He will be miss ,but often remembered .Carole Lynn & Bill Sherman
Little Rock, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Dear Judy and Family,Please accept our sincere sympathy for the death of Mr. Garrison. You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings and peace,
Carole Lynn and Bill Shernan
MIKE & MARY ANN HANCOCK
SEARCY, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 STEVE AND MELONIE, WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.Jane Jo Summerford
, TX Friday, March 16, 2012 Prayers for you and yours at this time. May God bless and strengthen each of you.James Brown1
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Our sympathies and prayers for you all at this most difficult time.Gerald and Catherine Taylor
Malvern, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Dear Friends: We were saddened to read of your great loss in the homegoing of L.F. We remember fondly our neighbor and friends of many years at FBC Monticello. God Bless You and comfort your hearts in the days ahead as your mourn the passing of your father. Pastor Gerald and Catherine Taylor, Max, Sharon and Karen.Diana Nelson Smith Beaird
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 My sincere condolences to the Garrison family.Bob Sivils
Sallisaw, OK Friday, March 16, 2012 We are so sorry to hear about the passing of this great man. I know he was a very positive lifelong influence in the life of one of my best friends (Larry). Heaven has gained a fine man.Nancy Jackson Chacon
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 I am so sorry to hear that your dad has passed away. He was such a vibrant person, full of fun, his faith and personality plus. I remember so many happy times in the presence of your family; in the home, on trips, outings and various events. It was so touching to me to see the depth of caring and genuine respect that you all had for one another. I feel blessed to have known your father and to have been able to spend time with all of you.Derrell & Carolyn Cox
Greenbrier, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 We know you are with your loving wife and Jesus in a better place.Jona Bowman
Searcy, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God put His loving arms around you and comfort you during the coming days. God bless you.Linda S. Singh
Bartlett, TN Thursday, March 15, 2012 My thoughts & prayers are with you.Kenneth & Fae Mattox
Conway, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Love & prayers to all of the Garrison family.Kenneth, Fae, Donna, Keith, Kenneth Jr.and families.
Gladwin Connell
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Linda Chapman
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Dear Garrison Family,Your daddy was such a special man. Both he and your mother loved our children and us. I will always be grateful to God for their influence in our lives.
I regret that I have a meeting in Hot Springs that starts tomorrow. I won't be able to attend visitation or the funeral. Know that thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Linda Trotter Chapman
Mary Alumbaugh
Searcy, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 I am praying for all the Garrison families and may you each know and feel God's comforting arms around at this time.Marisa Dean
, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Vida Williams
Texarkana, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.Jason and Emory Molitor
Russellville, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 We are praying for the peace and presence of God to surround you all in the days ahead.Rev. Candace Barron
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 My condolences on the loss of your father. May God be with you during this time of loss and grief.Larry Kelso
Magnolia, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Judy,Grace and I are praying for you and your family. God's best to all of you.
Larry
Mary E. Cook
Searcy, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 To Mr. Steve Garrison,I am praying for you and your family during this time. I know God will comfort and strengthen you. Your dad is an American hero.Even though I didn't know him, I am thankful for his life of service.
Theresa Hurley
Searcy, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Mr. G.,I am so sorry about your dad. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
Mark McDonald
Jacksonville, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Judy,I'm so sorry to hear about your father's death. I won't be able to attend the funeral, but I'll be praying for you all the while! My love and prayer go out to you, Michael, and your entire family.
Beverly Lewis
Little Rock, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 I can't begin to describe how much Mr Garrison taught me and enriched my life in the few short months I had the priviledge of knowing him.His bright eyes, dry wit and contagious smile will forever be embossed in my mind.
He was a man of integrity. He exuded it. He had a gift of being able to relate to people of all ages and stations in life.
I remember his face lighting up when his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren walked in the room. His love for them was uncontained.
It did not surprise me to learn that he was a Purple Heart recipiant. He was a man who would naturally put others needs before his own.
There are people in the world who make a difference simply by their presence. He was one of those people. He will be missed.
James Wright
Kingsland, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 I got to know Brother Garrison thru my work with the Gideons years ago. He was always an inspiration. His faith has now become sight and he is reaping the rewards of living his life for Jesus. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time of adjustment. Remember we have not lost him, because we know where he is! And we look forward to that great reunion in Heaven.Rev. Marty CashBurless
Alliance, OH Thursday, March 15, 2012 My deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in my prayers this day and in the days to come. May you know God's loving embrace and comforting arms at this time.Rev. Gail Brooks
Russellville, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Judy, Michael and family, very sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort your hearts.Patti Kitts
Searcy, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Geanine Munson
Manassas, VA Thursday, March 15, 2012 I love Uncle L.F.! He is at peace and with my mother, his sister. I am grateful for his time with us. You are all in my prayers.Geanine
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during the difficult days ahead. I have many memories of Mr. Garrison while growing up in First Baptist Church. He will be missed by many.Jimmy & Donna (VanCleave) Hill
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Mr. L. F. from First Baptist Church. He will be missed by many.Mrs. Marnell VanCleave
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.Joyce Sievers
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 Mr Garrison was a very dear friend. I like to think he saved my life, always a sweet smile, and a big hug, and never too busy to take time for "his kids". My heart goes out to the family. We will see him again one day and he'll be there with that big smile to welcome us..RIP.Michael Binns
NLR, AR Thursday, March 15, 2012 So sorry for your loss, may God bless and comfort the family.Dolh Hayes
Pine Bluff,, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Kathy I'm sorry about your father.I haven't seen you or your family since I moved to Pine Bluff. He was good man. I know he will be missed by all that knew him.Bruce Brrown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Thoughts & prayers are with you. I have many good memories of Mr. L.F. May God be with youWilliam P Counts
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Mr Garrison was an inspiration to me especially.I could always count on him for good guidance and counseling,.
He will be sorely missed by all, especially me.
My prayers go out to his family.
William Counts
(One of your Home Kids)
Sandy (Counts) Lawson Brown
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Mr Garrison was in inspiration to all us "Home Kids". He was the most sincerely caring person I know. He was always there when we had a problem or needed a shoulder to cry on.I will never forget him or the inspiration we was. I still think of him often, and wish he was here.
I love him, always did, always will.
RIP, know are loved
Terry & Lee Ann Blount
Searcy, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Steve, Melonie and family our prayers are with all of you. Prayers for comfort knowing your dad is now pain free and also for strength to get you through the following days. We pray the Lord keeps his loving arms around you.Pat Bacon
Bartlett, TN Wednesday, March 14, 2012 You were an inspiration for us all. You will be missed so much.Ronnie Matlock
Sheridan, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Ed my prayers are with you and your family. I understand your pain and if you need someone to talk to just give me a call.Kay Malan
, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 I remember Mr. Garrison from when I worked at the employment office. He was a very nice man. Always smilingPat Savage
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.Judy McCall Vernor
Arkadelphia, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Kathy & FamilyI am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this hard time.