Ernest Garrison

John Ernest Garrison, 101, of Burch Bridge Rd. passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late "Squire" John W. and Esther Kernodle Garrison and husband of the late Ruth Boone Garrison. He retired from Burlington Industries after 42 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a founding member of the A-O Civitan Club. He was a lifelong northern Alamance County gardener who delighted in growing tomatoes, watermelons and corn. Survivors include his son, Jerry Wayne Garrison, his "bestest" friend, Pat Allen; grandchildren, Tony Garrison and wife Denise, Chris Garrison and his girlfriend Crystal, Timothy Arnett and Nicole Linssen and husband Steve; great grandchildren, Brittany Galentine and husband Jordan, Savannah Arnett, Gavin Arnett, Jonathan Linssen and Zach Linssen; step-great grandchildren, Scotty (fiancé Ashley) and Evan (girlfriend Hayley) Cashin and step-great great grandchild Maddox Tucker. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter; Judy Garrison Isley; siblings, Joe, Clarence and Roy Garrison, Maude Wagoner, Ida Zimmerman, Una Gilliam and Lola Reeves. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church by Rev. Laura Dunlap, pastor. Interment will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery. Mr. Garrison will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home from 6-8pm Saturday and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Cemetery Fund of Bethel Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Rd., Burlington, NC 27217.