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Howard Garrison, 85, of Oak Ridge passed away in his home October 7, 2008 after a 2 year battle with multiple Myeloma.
Born in Huntsville, AL March 1, 1923 to the late Polie and Della Henley Garrison. He was raised in Middle Tennessee, and joined the Civil Conservation Corp and the US Army where he served in WWII. He worked as a mail carrier, bus driver, and pool hall owner prior to settling in Oak Ridge in 1950 with his wife Ola Mae Goff Garrison. Mr. Garrison began his career at Union Carbide in 1949 where he spent his time as guard, welder, welding inspector, and shop supervisor. He retired in 1982 after 33 years of service. Mr. Garrison had a hobby shop sharpening saws, and scissors for his neighbors and friends, thus becoming known as the “Saw Man”. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge and the Masonic Lodge of Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ola Mae, brother, Ivan, son-in-law, Jack England. Survivors include: daughter Charlotte England, brother, Gene Garrison, grandchildren, Lisa England, Spencer England and wife Freida, great-grandchildren, Brittany and Jack England, and special friend, Irene McNeely.
The funeral will be Friday October 10, 2008 at 7:00pm in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at Saturday October 11, 2008 10:00 am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Friday at the funeral home.