Vernon A. Garrison, 85 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020.
He was born in Highland County on June 6, 1935, the son of the late Earl "Babe" and Lucille (Tucker) Garrison. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his grandson, Marshall Banks, two brothers, Ralph and Marvin Garrison and three sisters, Linda Garrison, Jean Gamble and Edna Spruce.
Vernon served in the United States Army, retired from the National Guard, a member of the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, worked for the State of Ohio, was a part of the Historical Society, loved to travel and was very patriotic towards his community.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Wanda (Lowe) Garrison, daughters, Theresa (Sid) Raisch of Hillsboro and Rene (Joe) Banks of Hillsboro, sons, Kevin (Amber) Garrison of Ashland, KY and Rick (Samantha) Garrison of Washington Court House, eleven grandchildren, Owen, Kevin and Christian Raisch, Garrison Banks, Katie, Olivia, Tyler and Cleigha Garrison, Kendell and Karley Garrison and Evan Cornett, special niece, Carla Cornett and two brothers, Hugh Garrison of Hillsboro and Allen Garrison of Hillsboro.
Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at the Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM Wednesday October 14, 2020 at the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene.
Thompson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
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