David Conley Garrison

The life of David Garrison traveled through many crossroads. His dedication to family, work and hobbies was endless. Many knew David as “Pappy” whether attending a family cookout or a fireman event, “Pappy” was the code word. Working with Southern Railway was his profession for forty years. As soon as he’d arrive home the overalls were on and off to the fields he’d go. His love of farming and cattle continued for sixty years.

David started his community volunteer contributions in his forties. This dedication started with St. Timothy Volunteer fire department in Conover for twenty plus years. Then when he moved to Lincolnton he joined Propst Crossroads volunteer Fire Department. At approximately seventy years old David attended CVCC for classes to attain his EMT endeavors. Later he worked for Maiden Rescue squad.

Enough can’t be said for the endeavors that Carolina Caring Hospice has contributed to the last three years of David’s life. We wish to extend special gratitude to Lisha Nicholson and Karen Hartsoe. Also special thanks to Megan Elmore from Carolina Caring. And last but not least we wish to extend special gratitude to Charlie and Jan for their unstaining devotion, love and care for Pappy for the last five years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Garrison; sons, Robert Edward and David Walling Garrison; great grandchild, Jacob.

He is survived by his daughters, Janette Rhoney and husband ; George, Sharon Dobey husband Kent; son, Charles Garrison and wife Delores; grandchildren, Ben Rhoney, Sarah Trexler and husband David, Mark Rhoney, Leah Savastano and husband Alfie, Lauren Nickerson and husband Derrick, Matt Garrison and significant other Valerie, Brian Rhoney and wife Brooke; great grandchildren, Gabriel, Cooper, Bailey, Carson, Hayden, Ella, Maddox, Addie, John, Jayden, Jasmine, Jada, Cole, Jake, Sean, Luke, Noah, and Will.

Receiving of friends will be held at 12pm prior to the service.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1pm with Dr. Danny Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carolina Caring and to the Catawba County Firefighters Association Inc of Newton, NC.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

The Garrison Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.