11/19/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Jack Garrison
Jack Alfred Garrison,
Jr.
(1944 - 16 Nov 2013)
Newport News High School Class of 1963
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11/19/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Jack Garrison
Jack Alfred Garrison,
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
I am very saddened today to report the death of
Jack Garrison,
Class of 1963, brother of 
Jerry Garrison ('67), who passed
away in Newport News on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 69.
From the Daily Press - 11/19/13:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Jack Alfred
Garrison, Jr., 69, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born in
Danville, VA and was a life-long Peninsula resident.
He was a Licensed Optician and worked with various local optical businesses until his retirement in 2009. He was a graduate of Newport News High School, and served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966-1971. While at Fitzsimons Army Medical Ctr. in Denver, Colorado, he met the love of his life, Susie, in 1971. Jack was a true family man. He loved his family and was very involved in Little League Baseball. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing, and going to the movies. He had a passion and appreciation for many types of music and was an excellent cook. |
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Jack was preceded
in death by his parents, Jack and Ida Garrison.
He is survived by loving wife of 42 years, Susie Garrison, and his three sons, Mark Garrison (Theresa), Jason Garrison, and Matthew Garrison, all of Newport News. He is also survived by a brother, Jerry Garrison (Kathleen); a grandson, Jack Cooper Garrison; and numerous extended family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Weymouth Funeral Home with Chaplain Darren Wiskow of Interim Health Care Hospice officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private at a later date. The family would
also like to extend their heart-felt gratitude to the staff of Commonwealth
Memory Care Center in Norfolk for all their kind, respectful, and loving care
for Jack. Donations may be made in Jack's memory to Alzheimer's Foundation of
America, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Arrangements are by
Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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November 19, 2013
Susie, my heart goes out to you and your family. Jack is at rest now;
please take comfort in all the love you all shared. Love, Corrine Alvey November 19, 2013
Hey Mark - I am sorry to
hear that your father passed away. My prayers and thoughts will be
with you and your family. Sincerely - Jim Kyriazis and Staff ( Va.
Gun & Sports Supply )
~ Jim Kyriazis, Surry,
Virginia
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Susie, I am
so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. November 19, 2013
Thoughts
and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Jack was a classmate
of mine at NNHS Class of 1963. Sorry to hear that he has passed away at
such a young age. November 19, 2013
Dear Susie and family our prayers and heartfelt sorrow are with you at this
difficult time. May All receive comfort as Jack is at rest. Love, Betty and
John Swap November 20, 2013
Hi Susie and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this
difficult time. Remember God makes no mistakes, he will give you the
strength you need. You take care of yourself. Love, Leslie November 20, 2013
Susie, November 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I went to grammar school and
high school with him. Jack was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. November 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. November 20, 2013
Susie, November 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with my fellow NNHS Classmate, Jack, and his
family during this time of sadness! Rest in Peace Jack & God Bless each
of you! November 20, 2013 Susie and family, I'm SO sorry for your loss, but glad the battle is over. Wishing you lots of comforting family stories during this time - to truly celebrate the man he was.
~ Cindy Bocrie November 20, 2013
Susie, November 20, 2013
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Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Jack's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam63.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048
Words by John Newton, 1779
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
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05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
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