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Leak Memory Chapel

945 Lincoln Road

Montgomery, Alabama

Tommy Garrigan Obituary

Tommy Daniel Garrigan went to be with the Lord April 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father J.T. Garrigan and his sister Jaye Ellen Garrigan. He is survived by his mother, Nora Garrigan; his loving wife of 45 years, Brinda Garrigan and his son, T.J. Garrigan and wife Amy. He is also survived by several other family members; sister-in-law, Stella (Jimmy) Keeton; brothers-in-law, Sam (Shelia) Cain and Harold (Dianne) Cain and seven nephews and nieces; Kerry (Connie) Keeton, Connie (Jeff) Todd, Steve (Cheryl) Brakefield, Jim (Staci) Brakefield, Stacey Cain, David (Megann) Cain, and Chris (April) Henson. He is also survived by 13 great nephews and nieces, several aunts, uncles, and cousins and a special family friend Pam Miles who all loved him dearly.

Tommy was born October 25th, 1946 and grew up in Cordova and Jasper Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Science Education and received a Master's degree from Troy University in Biology. He worked at Lanier High School for over 25 years as a teacher and retired in 1996. He enjoyed family genealogy, sports and taking photos.

Services will be held at Leak Memory Chapel with visitation at 10:00 am and funeral to follow at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, the Living Today Sunday School Class at Frazer, or the Cross off of I-22 at Hunters Chapel in Walker County.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Apr. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Garrigan

15 Entries

Tom Grimes

May 20, 2013

I was just telling my 15-year-old daughter stories from Mr. Garrigan's biology class a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Garrigan was a very encouraging person and one of my favorite teachers. You and your family are on my mind.

May 14, 2013

Hi Brinda, it's Patti Woodham (class of '72). I have payed it forward several times in Tommy's and your honor to help kids get started in college. I'll never forget Tommy building my first coffee table and end table and you both driving to Tuscaloosa with me! I'm just sorry that I waited to tell him how often I have thought of him. I live in Panama City now and am an English professor...
love to you and TJ
Patti

Roy Stein (Lanier '73)

April 22, 2013

Mr. Garrigan was a wonderfully engaging teacher who made a lasting impression on me. I've often thought that his lively psychology class at Lanier was a key first step in my path to becoming a psychiatrist and educator. My sympathies go to all his family, who must miss him very much.

Ray Torrillo

April 21, 2013

Brinda, so sorry for your loss. I was in your Chemistry class in 1973.

John Parker

April 16, 2013

God bless...he was an inspiring teacher. Sidney Lanier had some good ones and Garrigan was one. Class of 1983.

April 14, 2013

We were so sorry to here about Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Lots of love Jerry,Karen Morrow and Maxine Roden.

April 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. I enjoyed his presents thru-out my years at Poet's High! Darryl G

April 12, 2013

We were sorry to hear of Tommy's death. We are keeping your family in our prayers. Roger and Judy Duggar

Ron Head

April 9, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy's death--we were teachers at Lanier together for many years. He will be sorely missed by his former students and his colleagues. Our prayers are with his family. --Ron Head

Jim McDade

April 9, 2013

I remember him as Mr.Garrigan, the teacher at Lanier HS. He volunteered to drive the Science Club on a trip to Daytona, Fl and Kennedy Space Center. He was kind and patient with us in spite of our rambunctious behavior and occasionally less than cooperative attitude.

James Parker

April 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. He was my home room teacher my senior year (1973) at Lanier. He was my favorite teacher and I loved his biology class. He was a great man.

May God bless his family.

Sondra C.

April 9, 2013

The best teacher ever! Rest well Mr. Garrigan.

Donna Bazzle Bryant

April 9, 2013

Mrs. Garrigan & Family Not sure if you can remember all of Mr. Garrigans Students but I was one. I came to your house quite a bit back in 1972 & 1973. I use to see yall around town but it has beenquite awhile. My prayers are with you and your family. May God get you through with his loving arms wrapped around you. I know Mr. Garrigan will be missed. God Bless you. Donna Bazzle Bryant.

Andrea (Hause) Durbin

April 9, 2013

TJ and Mrs. Garrigan, I am so sorry to hear this news. I remember his kindness and smile every Saturday growing up at Bama Lanes. Praying that God will your comfort you during this time.

Angie, Bobbie & Tyler Jacobs

April 9, 2013

I was so shocked when Amy told me that Tommy had passed away...he was the sweetest person and always make u laugh...he is finally in a place where he is free from pain and illness...He was my first visitor when I brought my son Tyler home from the hospital...in fact he helped me get Tyler out of the car and into the house...I will never forget him and what a great person he was...TJ,Brinda and Amy...I am so sorry for your loss but now there is an angel in heaven looking down on yall and keeping you safe...if u need anything please let me know...love yall!!

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