Jimmy Edward Garrison

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Jimmy Edward Garrison

1938-2017

Services for Jimmy Edward Garrison, 79, of Ben Wheeler, were held Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton, with Bro. Mike Roberson officiating. Interment followed in Haven of Memories.

Mr. Garrison passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, in Tyler.

He was born May 8, 1938, in Kiomatia, to Earlene Brock and Fred Garrison. He grew up in Detroit and served eight years in the Army Reserves. He was an avid golfer until his health failed. When he was a young man, he enjoyed racing boats and won many trophies. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Christian by faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha Ann Garrison; sister, Joann Morris; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Sam and Skippy.

Honorary pallbearers were Jason Butler, Zack Butler, Holden Butler, Logan Butler, Brian Butler, Jess Butler and Wade Butler.