Garry L. Garrison

MARS HILL – Garry L. Garrison, 72, died Sunday November 4, 2007 at a Bangor hospital.  He was born October 31, 1935 in Mars Hill the son of Glen and Elva (York) Garrison.      Garry graduated from A.C.I. and then spent twenty years serving his country in the U.S. Army, with two tours in Vietnam. After his military retirement he worked twenty years for TAMC in maintenance.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family whom he dearly loved.  
    Garry is survived by his loving wife  of fifty years Bonnie (McGraw) Garrison, five children, Cindy Kilcollins of Mars Hill, Stephen Garrison and his wife Kelly of Mars Hill, Aaron Garrison and his wife Kelly of Mapleton, Wayne Garrison and his wife Sally of Mars Hill, Tammy Buckley and her husband Robert of Mapleton, twenty grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother Dale Garrison and a sister Elaine Colby.  
    Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill with the Rev. Richard Bell officiating.  Friends may call from 12 noon until time of service.  Interment with military honors will take place following the service at King’s Grove Cemetery in Mars Hill.  Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.