Alexander L. A.L. Garrison, Jr., 85, widower of Margaret Elizabeth (Mitts) Garrison of 1705 Knightly Mill Road, Fort Defiance, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mr. Garrison was born June 30, 1925 in Browns Cove, VA, a son of the late Alexander L., Sr. and Florence (Miller) Garrison.
Mr. Garrison was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Middle River Church of the Brethren and retired from DuPont in 1987 where he worked for 35 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging out at his home.
In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by his two brothers Rae Garrison and Hubert Garrison.
Mr. Garrison was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Daniel Lee Danny Garrison of Ft. Defiance and David Michael Mike Garrison and wife Pat of Staunton; a nephew and a number of nieces also survive.
A funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 in the Middle River Church of the Brethren by ministers Emerson Fike and David Ball.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening in Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.
It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to Middle River Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, 2077 Knightly Mill Road, Ft. Defiance, VA 24437 or New Hope Fire \u0026 Rescue, P.O. Box 3, New Hope, VA 24469.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.