To the love of my life of 50 years,

    I will never forget the day we met. Before we met I worked at a large glove company in Manila. After that I was introduced to you through my cousins customer who was married to an American soldier who was also friends with Tom. Meeting you was one of the bests days of my life. You were currently stationed in Subic Bay where we fell in love and had our first two children Anna Lissa and Beverly. During this time I had an expected medical problem. I had to leave our two children in the care of my sister to meet Tom in the U.S for treatment. You always were there when I needed you most. After I recovered from treatment we were happily married in Nevada then spent two weeks on our honeymoon in Mexico. Soon after that we were blessed with out third child Charlene. In the end we built together our home and an amazing life together. I can not express how much love I have for you. We did everything together. When I go to the commissary, I will remember you, when I go to church, I will remember you, when I step foot into our home, I will remember you, when I lay my head down to sleep and reach over and I no longer feel you there, I will remember you, and everyday after I am reminded of you. I feel your lose everyday you are not by my side. Holidays are even harder to bare. Each year you use to string lights and decorate our home and now it feels dark without you. With you gone I don’t know how to do all the things you’ve done for me and our children especially little girl Mariah who’s struggling with her math homework. Honey, I love you so much more and more everyday that passes. Someday we will meet again and hold hands at heavens gate and forever to be together again.

Love you always,
You’re Loving Wife

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing.  We were classmates for our first five grades at St. Mary's  one room school in Fieldon.  As I recall, Tom was a sort of historian and always impressed me with that knowledge.
I know his siblings, Edwin, Paul, Bob and Barb and his mother Mrs. Garrison Erwin (Florence, a lovely lady).  In fact his brother Bob is my neighbor.
Prayers to Tom's immediate family and his siblings.

Pat

I am my fathers daughter. I look like you, I think like you, and I act like you. Everything I am is because of you.  I used to drop everything and chase the car to the light that would hold you up just so I could go with you no matter where you were going.  When you were leaving for 6  months I would go get my shoes but when I would come outside you were already gone. I was so sad but you knew I couldn't go with you. I wanted to be with you all the time.  I was a hyper child and you used to tell me that I never stopped talking like a dripping faucet and I could never sit still so you would tell  to go outside and run around the house 3 times. I would go do it then when I came back in you would laugh at me. You love to tickle our feet and grab our knees.  When I decided to come out I told my dad and he said he knew already and it didn't matter because he loved me no matter what. We cried together. I told my dad that I wanted to join the military and the first thing he told me was " Don't join the Navy!" My dad knew that I didn't like the water so I joined the Army. He was so proud of me the day he and mom pick me up from boot camp. My dad worked so hard. I remember him being in the Navy, working at the bowl-a-rama, and he also did security at a Be-Lo.  He was always there for me. I could call him anytime I would say what are you doing and he would always say "Talking to you". I am going to miss you so much! My heart aches everyday!!! My love for you will live in my heart and soul forever!!  
     Your Loving Daughter Charlene 

As a former coworker im sorry for your loss.  We worked together at Little Creek steam plant.  Praying for your family in  this difficult time.

Ray Jordan

Dad,

I don't know where to begin..or where to even start.. I have countless collections of meaningful memories and beautiful moments. I remember all the little things daddy. During your time in the military, when you dressed in uniform knowing deep down you were leaving for anothery 6 months, I remember searching for my shoes in a haste begging you to take me with you. My thoughts often drift off to the times when the smell of bacon and pancakes woke me up on weekends when I didn't have school, pulling my blanket off and tickling my feet, mornings of you whistling through your teeth or humming while you worked, your presence in the yard while working through the garden, when visiting grandma road tripping and ordering Kentucky fried chicken, tumbling through the waves, watching nascar, and laying out my coffee mug in the morning before work. Growing older you still continued to aid me and amaze me when I needed you. Dad, I appreciate and value everything you have done for me and your grandkids. Family was everything for you. You taught me this. You answered every call and were my rock when I needed you most. You did everything with a yes and with a smile. Dad you showed me in many ways how to love. There are no words I can stay to feel the lose of you. Dad, you made sure we were taken care of especially mom. Always humble and kind. I will miss you of every second of every day.Dear god you must love me for giving me your best. I will shed a silent tear for for all the days that's passed. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is a heart ache that will never go away. We will meet again at heavens gate and I will throw my arms around you just to tell you how much I missed you everyday!

Never forgotten dad, and always loved,
Your daughter,
Beverly Gerling

I met Mr. Garrison through marriage to Angie's (Charlenes partner) daughter Krystal Domingo. I gained knowledge  and shared some great memories and gained knowledge  with Mr. Garrison from building a deck, installing gutters and outdoor lights to installing a water heater and installing an attic access ladder. My fondest memory was getting to experience my first nascar race with Mr. Garrison and Charlene. Always being an avid fan it was a pleasure to walk around and watch the race with him and listen to the racing story's from a "True Fan" an Old Dog so to speak who got to see the legends of the sport race. I will cherish the knowledge and wisdom shared and always think of the memories made. The Hensley Family gives our deepest condolences to the Garrison Family during this difficult time.


Papa,
Since the very beginning you were my light, my strength, and then a voice of wisdom when I needed it most. You raised me into the very person I am today. I cannot express to you my gratitude and the feeling of how blessed I am to have had you in my life. I owe you so much papa. The memories flood me everyday from the way you tickled me to the point of tears, our long talks of ancient times when you drove me to work, sitting beside you while ranting about nascar, when I would say “Talk to you later” and your relentless response, “Don’t threaten me.” All the omelets you especially made for me or when I couldn’t eat pie unless I had ice cream while you silently went out of your way to get it for me. Your actions was always spoken louder than words. You taught me the meaning of family. I’m overwhelmed with the constant driving feelings of joy and love you made me feel. From the very start there was you and in the very end I will still be thinking of you. You were so much more to me than my papa. You were my mentor, my father, and had shoes big enough no other man could fill.  God gifted this world with an angel then needed you back with a higher purpose. Time feels endless but I will always and forever be one more day closer to you. May your soul Rest In Peace and  your memories live on forever. Spread your wings and fly papa. I will love you for eternity and every second after!

Forevermore Grateful, your Granddaughter,
Anna Garrison

Papa, I have so many amazing memories of you that I will treasure forever; all the times you carried me from the couch and tucked me into bed, waking me up and ticking my feet to tell me breakfast was ready, all the big breakfasts you made just for me (no omelet compares to yours), calling me booger when I was a kid, letting me lay on you and saying you were my big pillow, helping you in the garden and digging up the fish pond. I mean the list can go on and on forever. You are the greatest man I have ever known and I miss you so much. I hope you are in peace now . This isn't goodbye, it's until we meet again. 
I love you so so much Papa. 

Always and forever,
Your booger ❤

Papa I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. You were the best papa anyone could ask for. Thank you for everything you did for me in life. I’ll carry you with me in everything I do. I know you’ll be looking down on all of us. I love you forever and always! Rest In Peace now papa. 

Dear Papa,

   There’s so much more I wanted to say to you and time I wanted to spend with you.
The warmth of your love has always felt like home and the world lost an amazing man far too soon. You were an indispensable role mode in my life and I’ll forever be grateful.

With so much love your granddaughter,
Eileen❤️

Dear Dad,
     Thank you for everything you have done for me. I will never forget you.  You will live in my heart  and soul forever!! 
I love you! With all my love,
     Your daughter  Charlene 

I remember Tom as a man that would help you when you needed it, but he will let you know what he thought, no matter if it was not what you wanted to hear.  He was one of guys in the SG Men’s Club who very very salmon missed a Friday night bingo game, unless he had a family event that he wasn’t going to miss.   I thank him for everything he did for the Men’s Club.



OBITUARY

Thomas Virgil Garrison

September 22, 1945 – October 30, 2021

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park

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