Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Tommy” Thomas Richard GARRISON [36], [7876], [11500], [11496], [11494], [4175], [11501], [4178], [4179]
BirthMay 22, 1948, Alamance County, North Carolina [11496], [11501]
DeathDec 25, 2010, Alamance County, North Carolina [11496]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [11496], [11501]
FatherWilliam Murray GARRISON (1915-1986)
MotherAlene V. THOMAS (1917-2011)
Spouses
BirthJul 27, 1947, Alamance County, North Carolina [11500], [11503], [11502]
DeathApr 1, 2008, Alamance County, North Carolina [11500], [517]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [11500], [11503]
MotherOllie Lee EDMONDS (1916-1996)
MarriageNov 29, 1969, Alamance County, North Carolina [11504]
Obituary Online notes for “Tommy” Thomas Richard GARRISON
12/27/2010

Tommy Garrison
   BURLINGTON — Thomas Richard (Tommy) Garrison, 62, of Stoney Creek Church Road went home to be with Jesus Saturday, December 25, 2010 after several months of failing health.

He was the husband of the late Sarah Truitt Garrison who passed away in 2008. A native of Alamance County he was the son of the late William Murray Garrison and Alene Thomas Garrison who survives.

He was a member of the Stony Creek Presbyterian Church and was aretired salesman with Woodworkers Supply having worked there for 5 years. He was formerly employed by Mebane Lumber Company for 27 years and M C R Alphabet for 5 years.

Surviving is his mother of Burlington, NC, Daughter, Christina (Brad) Elliott of Elon, NC, Grandson, Paw Paw’s Buddy and His Pride and Joy — Tyler Paschal of Gibsonville, NC, Brother, Ronnie (Susan) Garrison of Burlington, extended family; Virginia Satterfield of Elon, Sue (Wayne) Ragan of Elon, Bobby Truitt of Reidsville, Curtis Truitt of Burlington, Clyde Truitt of Burlington, Howard (Judy) Truitt of Burlington, Doug (Wanda) Truitt of Burlington, Tommy (Gloria) Truitt of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, father, and extended family members Betty and Curtis Cox.

   The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Olin Tatum. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and at other times at the residence of the daughter, 1241 NC 87 North, Elon, NC.

   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. The family would like to thank Dr. Pandit and the staff of Alamance Cancer Center, Tina and Ms. Mary of Hospice for their care of Tommy.

   You may sign the online register book at

  
www.lowefuneralhome.com   [11496]
Obituary Online notes for Sarah Ann (Spouse 1)
4/3/2008

Sarah Truitt Garrison

    BURLINGTON — Sarah Truitt Garrison, age 60, of Stoney Creek Church Road, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at her home.

    She was a native of Alamance County, and the wife of Tommy Richard Garrison, who survives.

Sarah was employed for 23 years with Alphabet Mebane and four years with Carauster. She was a member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church and a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

    Survivors include her husband of the home; daughter, Christina Paschal of Elon; grandson, Tyler Paschal; sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Satterfield of Elon, Sue Ragan and her husband, Yogi, of Elon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Truitt and his wife, Doris, of Reidsville, Curtis Truitt of Burlington, Clyde Truitt of Burlington, Howard Truitt and his wife, Judy, of Burlington, Doug Truitt and his wife, Wanda, of Burlington and Tommy Truitt and his wife, Gloria, of Burlington; mother-in-law, Alene Garrison of Burlington; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Ronnie and Susan Garrison of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Jack and Ollie Edmonds Truitt; sister, Betty Cox; father-in-law, Murray Garrison.

    The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Reid Dickens and the Rev. Olin Tatum. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.

    The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, and other times at the home.

    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or The Alamance Cancer Center, 1240 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.

    The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Hospice; special nurses, Tina Wrenn, Sarah Faucette, Crystal Bass, Ginny Rainey and Janet Hitchens; the staff of Alamance Cancer Center and Dr. Pandit.

    You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [11500]
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