ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GARRISON, JACK 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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GARRISON, JACK 
(November 10, 1923 - October 12, 2011)

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Jack Bernard Garrison, age 87, died at Christwood Retirement Community in 
Covington, LA on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. 

A native of Oklahoma City, OK, he was born November 10, 1923 in Independence, KS 
and has been a resident of Mandeville, LA since 1963.

The beloved husband (over fifty years) of the late Jean Kelley Garrison, he is 
survived by his daughter, Sean Garrison; two sons, Bernard Garrison and his 
wife, Anne Brignac Garrison, and Kelly Garrison; daughter in law Carin Garrison; 
eight grandchildren: Nicole, Cheyenne, Kelly Michelle, Max, Jade, Jacob, Ryan 
and Leigha Garrison and eight great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry (Jack) and Mattie Florence 
Kerr Garrison; one son, Ross Bryan Garrison and his brother, Dewayne Maxfield 
Garrison.

Jack was a devoted husband, father and friend who showed us how to love and 
cherish family, make friends forever, nicknames, famous quotes, fix stuff, 
courage, humility, forgiveness, and responsibility. He served in the U.S. Coast 
Guard on the USS Camp DE 251during World War II, graduated from University of 
Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in 1950, worked for Humble 
Oil & Refining Company later Exxon Corporation for over thirty years as a 
geologist and senior geophysicist, was past president of OU Alumni in New 
Orleans, later opened the Southeastern Division for an independent oil company, 
Tomlinson Interests, Inc. in New Orleans, and in his senior years served and 
cherished the opportunity for over twenty years (combined) as a golf course 
marshal for Pretty Acres Golf Course and Covington Country Club.

The family would like to thank Dad╒s wonderful neighbors in Old Golden Shores 
and numerous friends, for their friendship, love and care through the years. 
Also, thanks to the nursing team, kitchen (catfish ready) staff, and residents 
for the wonderful love and care given to Dad while a resident of Christwood 
Retirement Community.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services in 
casual attire and no ╥hard╙ shoes at 12 Noon on 12th day, November, 2011 at 
Covington Country Club, Covington, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack╒s name to National Parkinson 
Foundation Inc. or the Jack Garrison Youth Golf Instruction Fund in care of the 
Pro Shop at Covington Country Club.

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