David D. Garrison, 69, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, with the Rev. Drew Richey and Rick Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery, in Ben Hill County, Georgia with full military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 6 PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Garrison was born June 16, 1949, to the late James & Gussie Shinholser Garrison. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1967. Mr. Garrison served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. Mr. Garrison worked as Human Resources and Safety Manager for Shaw Industries and later for Southern Veneer, where he retired. He enjoyed working in his yard, golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Garrison was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Garrison of Fitzgerald; a son David Garrison & Elida of Fitzgerald; a daughter, Chrissy Hayes & Dewayne of Fitzgerald; step-children: Felicia Handley of Fitzgerald, Teresa Turner & Matt of Pitts and Melanie Richey & Drew of Unadilla; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and two brothers: James Dorminy & Grace of Moultrie and Herman Sewell & Geraldine of Sylvester. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.