Henry "Bud" Bruce Garrison

Henry Bruce “Bud” Garrison, 67, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in Asheville, NC. Mr. Garrison was born in DeKalb, County Ga. on February 15, 1949 to the late Johnny Garrison and Mary Garrison Cagle. He was a telephone contractor; was of the Christian faith; and proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Wilson Garrison of the home; a daughter, Rebecca Garrison (Jeff) of Franklin; two sons, John Garrison (Phylliss) and Henry “Bo” Garrison (Ashley) both of Franklin; two step-children, Phylliss Garrison of Franklin and Teresa Piva of St. Louis, Mo; nine grandchildren, Johnnie Garrison, John Garrison, Jr., Ayden Garrison, Andrew Garrison, Estella Bradley, Jediah Stanfield, Amanda Piva, April Piva, and Devan Smith; two great-grandchildren, Serenity and Braige Courtois; two sisters, June Inman (James) and Jewel Parker both of Franklin.Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a step-daughter, Jody Smith; and a grandchild, Emileigh Garrison.

A Military memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Veterans Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening February 1, 2017 at the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in memory of Bud Garrison to a school scholarships to help children go on school trips. ATTN: Margie Garrison 390 Stamey Mountain Rd. Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences may be left at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Garrison family.