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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Garrison
March 22, 2019
Dr. Garrison was one of the finest people to walk this earth. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Monique Matuskowitz
April 24, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my best friend's dad. All through high school and even past, Donna and I would hang out at the house on Thalia Point and sun by the pool. I was always jealous of having a dad like him.
Retrospectively, I am sure he inspired me to become a family practice doctor.
He was always supportive of our crazy antics with the drama club and the living manager scene was a family and town a tradition.
Though I have lost touch with the Garrison family after 20+ years, I wish to convey my deepest sympathy for their loss.
Vince & Elsa Valentini
April 18, 2011
When we moved to Virginia Beach, Dr. Garrison was already my son's doctor, while attending Virginia Wesleyan College. Dr. Garrison became our family doctor and friend. We miss him a lot. May you rest next to God, Dr. Garrison.
Eddie Craddock
April 13, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my doctor while growing up in Virginia Beach. He always told my Mom that she couldn't spoil me enough :)
He was a wonderful man as well as a gifted doctor. We will miss him.
Joyce (Craddock) Lyons
April 13, 2011
We extend our condolences to the entire Garrison Family. Our family was cared for by your father when we lived in Virginia Beach. Not only was he a great doctor, but also, a kind, caring person who will be missed by many. We will never forget his awesome Christmas display, which was a highlight of our childhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in Peace fine servant.
Mike & Kat Coughlin
April 6, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to the Garrison family for your loss. Your father was loved and respected by so many and will be missed. Please accept our sympathies.
Maria Sullivan
April 6, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Garrison but once through my friendship and days of running with Roger in our younger years. I remember he was most humble and gracious, smiling and chatting with me and taking a genuine interest in getting to know me. I felt very welcomed by him and Mrs. Garrison. And although I knew his name through how well liked and admired he was in the community, meeting him made me realize what a man of true character he was. And I suspect that the way he made me feel that day was the way he made most feel who had the pleasure of knowing him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know he will be greatly missed.
Maria (Drew) Sullivan
Steve Souza
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Garrison family. I remember Dr. Garrison from when I played on the Princess Anne football team from 1978-1980. He was our team doctor, and he helped me through various injuries with kindness and ease. I remember during a game I had to have stitches on my nose at halftime and his calm in conducting the procedure made me realize it was going to be ok. I appreciated and was impressed by the amount of time that he gave in volunteering to help out the football team. A great guy!
Bob Boyd
April 4, 2011
Our condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Garrison. He was the family physician we remember most from our days in Virginia Beach. After we left the area, we returned several times at Christmas and our children have fond memories of the living nativity at the Garrison home.
Dr. and Mrs. Garrison both left a wonderful legacy for their children and grandchildren.
Bob and Becky Boyd
Linda Harrison
April 4, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my family doctor for many years at his office on Va. Beach Blvd. close to Krispy Kreme. He was a very good doctor. Sorry for your loss.
Nancy Neal
April 3, 2011
God Bless Dr. Garrison. He was our family doctor for many years when his office was near Krispy Kreme donuts. Our family had six daughters and my mother's father had been a doctor when he passed at a young age. My mother adored Dr. Garrison he reminded her so much of her own father. My sister had diabetes and Nurse Rollins would always take such good care of her. Dr. Jack provided so much more to eveyone than just medical service. Rest in Peace.
Sharon Cuyle
April 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Garrison. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Madeline Taylor-Joyce
April 2, 2011
I would like to share the Taylor family's heartfelt condolences to you for your loss. Dr. Garrison was our family's Dr at a time when we were in need and to this day I have told friends of how he helped in ways no one else could. I remember him from my childhood as a person I could never forget. He was truly a wonderful person.
Trudy Sanders
April 1, 2011
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on the untimely death of your father,such a great loss to all who knew him, he was a jewel among us, always giving everyone a shining example of kindness, caring, and much laughter, even though the time I spent with Jack, was all too infrequent,it brought much joy just to see him drive up, no matter what was transpiring in his life, or how busy he was,and in recent times with loss of his loving wife,he was thinking of how he could bring laughter and joy to others,we at Thalia School will miss you dearly, and you will never be forgotten?
warm hugs to all the family
Rhonda Moore-Forbes
April 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family suffering from such a great loss. Dr. Jack was family Dr. to my parents,aunts, cousins and us. I remember getting my tonsils out in 5th grade along with my older brother Joey. We walked to the operating room and he showed us what it looked like so we wouldnt be scared. He was a great doctor, but most of all he was a Great Friend.. He never knew a stranger. My father, Bucky Moore was a Police Capt in Va Beach and they were close til my father passed on 6/21/96/ Dr. Jack came to my Dad's house to pronounce him and to share hugs with all of us and try to comfort us.. He will be missed forever. Thank you all for sharing him with all of us for so long.Your Mom and Dad together again, may you all share the love they had for all of you. Be proud of what great people they were to everyone they met. May God give you strength each day to rejoice in all your wonderful memories and not be so sad, as they will always be looking down with their greatest love for you all
Christy Midgette (O'Leary)
April 1, 2011
Larry, Roger and Donna..I am truly sorry about the loss of your sweet father..tust in God to see you through this very difficult time..He is Mighty!
Love Christy Midgette O'Leary
Candi (Cannon) Beneze
April 1, 2011
Your father was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met and will be missed. He shared his big heart not only with his family but with the entire community. Every time I saw him he had a big smile and a hug waiting. One of my favorite memories was him on the Williamsburg field trip. He knew more of the history than the guide and was MUCH more entertaining. Thanks for sharing him with all of us. I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Celeste Shirey Vinson
March 31, 2011
Dr. Garrison was also our family physician. I remember sigining in to be worked in, then going home and calling every hour to see if our turn was next. Patty and I graduated from Princess Ann High School and was on Drill Team together. Then one night in the early 80's Dr. Jack called me and asked me to come to work with him and Dr. David. My first full time medical job. Now almost 30 years later I am an administrator to 7 gastroenterologist. I still think of the times with Dr. Jack and Dr. David. My prayers are with all of you. God bless your father for the wonderful ways he has touched so many peoples lives.
Steve Shirey
March 31, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my doctor when I was a child. I remember his smile, big hands and sense of humor. I too was fooled many times by the cover your other ear trick. LOL. He knew his patients. One of his colleagues put me on penicillan. The next day I had terrible hives. I returned to the office and waited in a long line. When he saw me he laughed "you're just like you mother, allergic to penicillan". A man with a big heart that cared for others and the community. Who could forget visiting the island to see the live nativity!
God Bless!
March 31, 2011
TO THE GARRISON FAMILY DR GARRISON TOOK CARE OF 4 GENERATION OF MY FAMILY WE FIRST STARTED GOING TO HIM IN 1958 HE IS THE GREATEST EXAMPLE OF WHAT A DR SHOULD STRIVE FOR HE WAS CARING KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HAD A WONDERFUL BEDSIDE MANNER ALWAYS THERE TO GIVE YOU A HUG JOKE WITH YOU OR LEND AN EAR WHEN YOU NEEDED IT AND A SHOULDER TO CRY ON HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING HIS PATIENT THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH US MARLENE BEACHAM AND ALL THE BEACHAM FAMILY
March 31, 2011
I will always remember Dr Garrison with the warmest of memories. He was and always will be my favorite Doctor. The bear hugs, no matter how bad you felt, certainly worked their magic. I will never forget an office visit with my middle daughter, who desparately wanted a puppy for Christmas, Dr. Garrison assured her that if Santa didn't bring her that puppy, he would get her one. I know that he would have too! What a special person, truly one to be admired and respected. God Bless! The Larson Family
michael blais
March 31, 2011
Jack was a GREAT guy, Doctor and a man's man...we will mourn him for many days but we shall miss his commanding voice, that disarming smile and the bedside manner that "all" Doctors wish they had... we shall miss him for many YEARS to come....Dave and family, Thinking of you and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers
a patient from the time i was 7yrs
Bob Jones
March 31, 2011
Dr. Garrison treated more than injuries during his many years as the team physician for the Princess Anne Football teams. In addition helping us deal with the bumps and sprains associated with the game of football, Dr. Garrison was always available when we needed advice but, more importantly, he was always a fine example of what a husband, father and generous man of faith, substance and character looked like.
Colin OKeefe
March 31, 2011
It truly feels like I have lost a member of the family. Dr. G was my doctor from the time I was 3 to well into my teens. The hours spent in the crowded waiting room seem like yesterday. One will never forget when he went to look in your ear and would make you place your hand on your other ear so the light would not go through ...LOL He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family
March 31, 2011
Dear Dr. Garrison`s family, How invaluable a "family doctor" is! Dr. Garrison was our doctor many years ago and how our whole family counted on him even though many military tours sent us away...we always came back and he was here for us. How fortunate we were! In warm memories, Laura Ellen Tribbie,Virginia Beach
Carolyn (Moyer) Pray
March 31, 2011
Dear Carol and family, I will always remember your Dad and his commitment to Princess Anne High School athletics. He actually made getting athletic physicals fun! He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a such caring, giving man. He will be missed beyond words. With deepest sympathy,
Jackie O'Keefe Tillett
March 31, 2011
Dr. Garrison was-to me...a young widowed mother of an infant at the time of our meeting...part super-hero, part surrogate father (never had one), part 'girl-friend' (no topic was off limits, and full-time caregiver of diagnostic accuracy that was legend throughout the populace and the medical community. In short, I loved him as the genuine and empathetic human being that he chose to be. I would wait for hours to see him-often with a squirming, protesting and sick child in my arms. I grumbled-along with most of the rest of the packed waiting room...swearing that I was going to find another doctor. I NEVER DID EVEN LOOK! Once we were in his examining room, being nurtured and treated, all thoughts of ever going elsewhere vanished. We always knew that our health and well-being MATTERED to Dr. Jack. He was one of a kind...and his passing leaves a hole in our family's heart as if he were a biological part of it. We send loving thoughts to all of his family and a heartfelt 'thank you' for sharing him with us through all of the years. He is already missed.
Jill Blake
March 31, 2011
Dave and family, Thinking of you and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 30, 2011
I was so saddened to read of Dr. Garrison's passing. I guess I thought he would be here forever! I remember as a child going to see him for everything from a sore throat to my brothers many mishaps! The office shared by he and Dr. Dickson on the boulevard was so sweet and I can still see every part of it even know, many years later. He was such a character!!! It would always scare me so when he would roll his chair across the room at me and grab me, but by the time I left there I knew that everything would be okay, and it was. I haven't seen him in many years, but I will never forget him for as long as I live. What a wonderful doctor and man he was!!! Rhonda Garman, Virginia Beach, Va
Michael Fields
March 30, 2011
Miss Mary and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Dr. Jack's passing, and he will be greatly missed. It is a very special person who touches so many lives not just as a skilled doctor, but in so many other ways. Our family became close with yours when Dr. Jack was the PAHS team physician and our Dad was coaching at PAHS in 1958. Then through the years with Thalia Methodist, Boy Scouts, and Virginia Wesleyan College. He was a source of strength and comfort when Dad passed in 1989, and Mom in 2004. There are many, many memories of Dr. Jack that are with us; helping to get the cow out of the canal that Christmas and back into the manger scene, the camping trip he and Dad went on with us in the Boy Scouts. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Carole Popaden
March 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Garrison family. It was the summer of 1965 and I had a minor accident in the back yard. My mom saw Dr. Jack outside in his back yard just a short way across the water. She called over to him and he jumped into his boat and came over to our dock to check up on me. Just one of many special memories of him. What a warm and caring doctor and man. Thank you for sharing him with so many of us.
Carole Popaden (Edith Stith's daughter)
Paul Ange
March 30, 2011
To all of the Garrison family I would like to thank all of you for sharing your father with so many. My earliest memories of your dad was him carrying me to the OR at Depaul to have my tonsils out in the late 50's. Since then he was for endeared to our family which continued to the last days of my mother and father. your dad was such a refreshing individual and a real cut up. our entire family offer our sympathy: yet rejoice that he is with his sweet mary. our prayers are with you all...Paul Ange and family
Janice Rogowski
March 30, 2011
Larry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was truly an icon here at the beach and will be missed. My prayers are with you at this time.
jonas miller
March 30, 2011
Dr Garrison was my family dr for over 35 years and i really did miss him when he has retired, I will say he had a good sense of humor, (a bit abraisive at times) but always made me feel at ease in his office, and as his patient. and I always trusted his diagnosis and recomendations, The last I talked to him was at BJs and he commented that "Yes I'm worn out" may God bless you as his surviving family.I'm sure you are all proud of your father.
March 30, 2011
Dear Patti & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr Garrison was a very special man, loved by all who knew him. He will be missed. I am sure the Lord welcomed him with open arms and he and your Mother are rejoicing at being together again. May God bless you and comfort you at this time. Lin Booth
March 30, 2011
PATTI AND GENE - OUR SINCERE HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. DR. GARRISON WAS A REAL GENTLEMAN AND A FINE MAN. HE WAS SO KIND AND FRIENDLY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THE LOOMIS FAMILY
March 30, 2011
So sad to hear about dear Dr Garrison's passing. He was our family doctor until he retired. He would alway pick me up and give me a big hug. He was kind, funny and caring. He would tell me to put my finger in one ear and then look in the other as to say he could see thru if I didn't...I bet he did that to many of his patients. LOl. I would love it when I ran into him on the road somewhere. Again he would pick me up and exchange a few words. I loved him. I will truly miss seeing him around here and there. He will always be in my heart. We love you Dr Garrison..
~ Anna Bonomo Va Beach Virginia
Lori Colonna
March 30, 2011
I will truly miss Dr Garrison. He was my physician from the 80s until he retired. I have a sister with "special needs" who was so fearful of doctors, she refused to go. Then I took her to see Dr Garrison and with his gentle way, he gained her trust and became her physician as well. I take comfort that he is with his loving wife now and know I was blessed to have known him.
Margaret Kalvaitis
March 30, 2011
Dear Garrison Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your Dad's passing is a great loss for you and for all who knew him. He has touched countless lives and hearts. He treated all of us at the office, the staff and the patients, equally. He made us all feel valued and appreciated. And he was a lot of fun! He will be missed.
Mary Cawley
March 30, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, neighbor in Thalia. Dr Garrison would always make house calls to Naner and Pops house when were staying with them and would get sick. He was such a gentle doctor and it was obvious that he loved children.
Every Christmas we would feed the live animals at the nativity scene they had in their front yard. They made Christmas magical for me. Memories I will never forget!!
Anthonette Langley
March 30, 2011
Dr. Jack was my family physician when my parents Robert & Villie Langley took their children Robert Jr., Terence, Anthonette & Inetta when we were babies to this wonderful wonderful man until we were adults, I Anthonette even took my son Anthony to him until he retired. Dr. Jack knew everyone if I was sick and didn't have an appointment he would promise to see me first the next day. It was an absolute pleasure to know and be cared for by a very very special and loving physician,father,grandfather and close friend. May god continue to bless the family of this truly amazing man. With our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. Love, Anthonette Langley and Family
Larry Stapleton
March 30, 2011
Donna,
Sorry for your loss, your Dad was a great person and will be missed by a lot of people. You're in my thoughts and Prayers
March 30, 2011
To the Garrison Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you at this time. You have heard and know how special he was to so many, how dedicated he was to his profession and what a wonderful husband and dad he was to Mary and each of you. We have lost a dear and special friend and we could never thank him enough for all he has done in caring for our family. He made all of our lives better in so many ways. We will keep him, Mary and you in our memory forever.
We are interested in keeping in touch with you and you will have to let us know what to do with the "Annual Christmas C.C.P.".
Our Love and Prayers to each of you,
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Owens
Phil. 6:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Jim & Becky Walker
March 30, 2011
Dear Dr. Jack S. Garrison:
You have been the Hargrove/Walker Family Physician since 1959. Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories for a life well lived. The live Christmas nativity, doctor, teacher, friendship, stories of your family, dinners, words of wisdom & knowledge, shoulder to lean on, bear hugs, talks, visits, love, church, notes, cards, pictures, house calls , your smile,your presence in a room, your touch by just holding our hands. Dr. G, you were always there for our family during times of celebration, sorry, & sickness.
Thank you for serving our Country in the United States Air Force & our community as a dedicated physician.
Dr. & Mrs. G. was affectionally know to us & others as Mom & Dad G. Thank you both for being Jim's & my Godparents. Thank you to the family & grandchildren for sharing your parents & grandparents with us. They spoke often of their love & how proud they are of their children, their spouses, & grandchildren.
We will cherish the memories forever, for a part of all of us went home with you.
Doc. Jack today (March 30, 2011) is Doctor's Day. Happy Doctor's Day to a special extraordinary doctor! Remembering your great love stories today & always. For now, off we go into the wild blue yonder for we will meet again on that beautiful shore.
Love & God Bless,
March 30, 2011
Dr. Garrison was my physician for many years in the 1970's and 1980's and until he retired. He was a wonderful "old country doctor", very caring and interested in his patients. He will be missed greatly in this community.
Jo Anne Nichols, Virginia Beach, Virgina
Jim Davis
March 30, 2011
It is truly a sad day. I know that words cannot calm the saddness that his family feels today. I hope and pray that they can find some comfort in the memories of this dear man. It is odd the things you can recall. I remember when he came and spoke to my 5th grade class at Thalia Elementary. It was the first time I ever held a heart in my hands. I was at PA yesterday thinking of all the service he did for the school and its athletes. I remeber the marvelous manger display he had for so many years. The caring professional man of medicine that he was. I am so thankful for the many times he cared for my parents. No matter how sick they were they always left his office with a bounce in their step and feeling better.
Occasionally, after his retiremnt I would see him at Farm Fresh he always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye no matter how bad he felt. I remember the saddness he had one day in the parking lot when he told me the doctor had recently told hiim there little else they could do for his wife. I recall at his retirement party his dear wife saying that Jack was all her's now. Indeed. she was right and now may they be comforted with their mutual love for one another. God speed my friend and and may God bless and keep you and your family safe.
Sara Lane
March 30, 2011
Dear Family , we cherish the memories of both your Dad and Mom. Michael and Stephen loved coming to your home. We will never forget the 36 hours straight he spent in the hospital with Michael when he had meningitis. We are grateful and know you have many wonderful memories too.
tina braun
March 30, 2011
To all the family- Our Family was sad to hear about Dr. Garrison..He was a very special person... He was kind ,funny and had a great big heart ... I met Dr. Garrison for the first time in 1985 and to that day he was my doctor til he retired.. I will miss him ...
Shawn Zimmerman McNair
March 29, 2011
Dr. Jack was the best! My two sisters and I were in elementary school when Dr. Jack took our tonsils out. He had all three of us in one room at the hospital. After the surgery he made me walk back from the recovery room with him. When we got to the room he picked me up and threw me into the bed! I also remember the piggy back rides as a child! He was my doctor all through my childhood and most of my adult years. He was the greatest! I only wish the doctors today were more like he was! You had a wonderful dad and it was my pleasure to know him! He will be greatly missed!
John Foster
March 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Garrison family during these difficult times.
The Foster's Virginia Beach
Christine Capalbo
March 29, 2011
Patti,
I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. It seems everyone who knew him is filled with examples of what a great person he was and how he had such a positive influence on their lives. Cherish the wonderful legacy he has left, and know he is with his beautiful wife again. Wishing you and your family strength and peace. You will all be in my thoughts.
March 29, 2011
Dear Dr. Jack, the 1st time I met you was May 1951. You were a Coke Cola Delivery driver from the Fredricks Bottling Co. You would deliver coke cola in the yellow woden boxes to the Marine Mess Hall at Camp Barrett, Ouantico. If you arrived after 1500 they would get a working party of Marines to help unload your truck. I think you planned to get there after 1500 hrs just to get our help!
The Marine Corps purchased your old homestead and that land became part of our firing range. Sorry about us Marines getting a direct hit on the old Out House!
We moved to Va. Beach in 1966 and needed a Dr so someone gave us your name and we called and you came. Seeing my USMC memorabilia you asked if I had ever been stationed at Quantico and Camp Barrett. That is where our friendship blossomed.
Thank you for your years of caring service to our family and all the other patients you cared for.
The other day someone deemed you as, "the last of the real, Old Country Doctors". I'll close and say thanks for your years of service to us and hope if I make it to heaven (I know you will make it there)maybe we canshare some more old tales. Semper Fi. Floyd & Yvonne Newkirk
P.S. As I told you many times I think you were a better Coke Truck Driver than a Dr!!!!!
Wayne Lesperance
March 29, 2011
Dear Carol,
I cannot begin to express just how sorry I am for your family's loss. I have such wonderful memories of Dr. Garrison as or team doctor at PA, as our graduation party host, there when we decorated our homecoming float, and the many years he hosted the live nativity scene in front of the house. May God bless you all and welcome him with open arms.
Sincerely,
Wayne Lesperance
PAHS 1987
Connie
March 29, 2011
I was very sad to read about Dr.Garrison today. He was a great Man! He will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Aileen Buckner
March 29, 2011
To all the family - I was so sorry to hear from Sally today about your Dad. He wasmy doctor and more important our friend as was your Mom. He held to save my daughter when she was two qnd a half. Your Mom gave Mitchell and our Tacto dog and a bird .We loved all of you very much.Aileen & Mitchell Buckner of Askeville,N.C.[Flowers by Kings]
Suzie Fentress
March 29, 2011
My husband Wes and I started seeing Dr. G in 1960. He remained our family doctor, friend, and mentor for almost forty years. I could write a book about all the "good" he did for us, our three children and so many more. He del. our first child and was one of the first people to call us when he heard of our son's death three years ago.
I also had the honor to serve on his office staff for four years and again saw first hand how he was one of the most dedicated family physcians God ever put on this earth. God broke the mold when He made Dr. Jack S. Garrison, M.D. He lost the twinkle in his eye when Mrs. Mary passed, but I know he has it back. God Bless the Garrison Family. Our heartfelt sympathy, Suzie, Wes, Wes 111, Becky and Craig Fentress
Willie Jenkins
March 29, 2011
Your Dad was one ofthe nices person I have every met. He used to call be dad. We are close to the sameage I use to tell him. He was wonderful to my family. You could not get him on a friday night doing football season. he was at Princss Anne high School games. He gave himself to the comunity. He is right now where some day I hope to join him. God has Bless Him. Willie Jenkins
Yvonne Patterson, MD
March 29, 2011
Dear Dr. Jack Garrison, family, friends and patients.
It is my sincere sorrow for the lost of such a loved one who dedicated his life to help others. What a wonderful caring man. Dr. David, his son must have been inspired by his father's profession and will carry on his father's legacy as a great physician, colleague and friend at
Kim Glover
March 29, 2011
I remember my first visit like it was yesterday to see Dr. Garrison. He had such a wonderful sense of humour,that I remember Dr. Garrison instantly put me at ease during my visit to his office. Truly he will be missed by all who had the priviledge of meeting him.
March 29, 2011
My sincere sympathies to your family. Dr. Garrison was my mother's doctor during her fight with Alzheimer's. He was the only doctor who would care for her in the manner she deserved. He was thoughtful, kind and considerate. His sense of humor and professionalism were appreciated more than you will ever know. Even though my mom has been gone for 9 years, I still remember Dr. Garrison and his kindness.
He was a great man!
Carol Naylor Ehrbar
Yvonne Patterson, MD
March 29, 2011
Dear family of Dr. Jack S. Garrison,
I am truly sorry for the lost of your father, grandfather, doctor, friend, etc. As a physician I am sure he was wonderful and caring to all and he will be missed. His son, David not only must have been inspired by his father's profession but is a caring physician as well as a wonderful friend to me and others at PSU.
March 29, 2011
Dear Patti,
We admired your dad from his live navitity scene for years but only knew him personally since we started attending Thalia United Methodist Church many years ago. . He will be be missed so much by so many people. God Bless all your family. Larry and Stella Wickham
March 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Garrison Family. Dr. Garrison was a guardian angel to my family when my husband died at an early age. He was always available and "everyday was a good day for him." May his memory be a blessing. Judi, Adam and Allison Goodman
John Bowman
March 29, 2011
Dear Garrison Family.
I was so saddened to read of your loss in the paper this morning. I met Jack when I moved to Va Beach in 1964 to start a practice of Oral Surgery. I had many occasions to consult with Jack
re mutual patients we treated. He was always most helpful, courteous, friendly, and quickly answered my questions about medical problems for which I needed advice. I saw Jack frequently at Va Beach General Hospital through the years. I remember him bringing some of his small patients piggy-back to the OR when they were to have tonsils removed. He was one of my patients for a minor surgical procedure years back.
Jack enjoyed a unique practice of medicine and he was loved by his many patients. His infectious smile was his greeting and he had kind words for all he spoke with. He will truly be missed in this community. He was an energetic, dedicated, and highly respected physician.
I pray for God's love and comfort and Christ's peace be with you.
John Bowman,DDS
March 29, 2011
Larry:
It's been years since seeing you & of course your father.
I am sorry for your (& your family's) loss.
I am grateful to have known your dad (& you & your family).
May you feel God's peace & love at this time.
Chrissy (Wicks) Williams
March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
We are all going to miss this precious man. He was a caring and patient man. We wish his family the best through this tough time.
The Eye Specialists
Rita Winfield
March 29, 2011
As an employee of Sentara Bayside Hospital, I am very saddened to hear of this lost. I saw Dr Jack just last week and was able give him a hug and a kiss. He will be sorely missed for his sense of humor and caring attitude. My condolences to the family.
Carolyn Moore Meroney
March 29, 2011
On behalf of the entire Moore family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Dr Jack was not only a wonderful doctor but also a wonderful friend. I'll remember him most for the care that he gave my mom and dad (Bucky & Dottie Moore) long after retirement, he did this as their friend. Also, for the times that he borrowed our animals for the live Christmas Nativity Scenes that brought a smile to everyone. May your memories of both your mom and dad live in our hearts forever.
Barbara Perkins
March 29, 2011
Hello, my name is Barbara and I work for Dr. Michelle Kingsbury where I had first met Dr.G. With the smile and words of understanding, I have been blessed to know him and worked for him for a short time, he took me under his wing and many times would give me a great bear hug to let me know that he was always around if I needed him. He adopted me into his life, when I lost my father, and became a great father figure. And I will appreciate the last hug I had received not that long ago, and him stating that he will always be around for me. It comforts me to know that I now have a "Guardian Angel." It saddens me deeply knowing I will never see that smile or receive that hug again while on this earth, but it relief is in knowing that he is now with the love his life.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
John and Susan Heilig
March 29, 2011
Larry,
Susan and I are very distressed to learn of the death of your father.
Dr. Jack taught me more medicine when I was just getting into the medical malpractice arena and for that I will be forever grateful. Dr. Jack was the dean of family medicine in this town for 40 years and a true southern gentleman.
Our most sincere condolences.
John and Susan Heilig
March 29, 2011
Dr Garrison was our family physician from the late 1960's until the early 1990 at which time we moved out to the area. In the 1970's he gave me a job when I needed one and was a great Dr.,boss, educator, mentor and friend. We will miss him greatly. I knew he was ill and I was not able to go to see him,knowing he was there was a great comfort to my family. My children are grown and they still say to call the "Boss" with a medical question. He will surely be missed.
All of our thoughts and prayers go out to you,
Alice and Billy Barnes
Moyock NC
John Clarke, M. D.
March 29, 2011
Dr. Jack S. Garrison was a unique individual who spent most of his adult life in the service of others. I believe I speak for my fellow physicians who had the joyful gift of working with Jack in saying that he was capable, amazingly energetic, humorous, and most of all, completely dedicated to serving his patients. He set a high standard for all who knew and worked with him!
This community was extremely fortunate to have had Jack as a physician, leader, and dedicated father.
Tara Doxey
March 29, 2011
Hello... I work at Princess Anne Memorial Park. I had the honor of working with Dr. Garrison in the past, here at Princess Anne. In addition, my sister was seen by Dr. Garrison as a small child. What a fantastic man he was. He had a great sense of humor, and a real gift at making people feel relaxed. And what kind and beautiful blue eyes he had!! It is a wonderful thought, he and Mrs. Garrison together again. Although I only knew him through my experiences here at work, I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends for the loss of a wonderful gentleman.
Sandra Filer
March 29, 2011
Dear Garrison family: Where do I start? What a "father" figure he was to me and I loved him. I think it started when as a 9th grader at PA; I would sneek past his reception area and hide in his office until he came in to see me. Never once did he turn me away; the world has lost a wonderful doctor and amazing man. My life is richer having known him. God Bless and be with you all during this difficult time. Love, Sandy May Filer
Anna Duve
March 29, 2011
I will always remember his sense of humor, my mother was under his care for a short while until she passed. My deepest sympathy to Patti and family. Anna Duve and family
March 29, 2011
Dr. Jack was my family Doctor for many years untill the time he retired. He was truly one great guy. I will never forget those many days years ago when at the Boulavard medical center in Va.Bch. when his waiting room would be packed with patients, crying babies, old and young patients, on those cold winter days, but he would never turn any one away. Bob Spruill
Char Johnson
March 29, 2011
Dr. Jack was always at Thalia UMC from when I first attended until now. He was also a volunteer buddy of mine and had wonderful stories, magnificent sparkling blue eyes, and an awesome sense of humor. He once shared with me that he had a date the first of every month with his Mary, as they always celebrated their anniversary. He was truly a kind and gentle man who will be missed, and my heartfelt sympathies go out to each and every family member. Jack - Enjoy the presence of your Mary now that you are together again.
Debra Simkins
March 29, 2011
I loved him as if he were my own Father
Rebecca Craven
March 29, 2011
What a nice person. I will always remember him sharing his home in Thalia at Christmastime with the beautiful live manger scenes. Blessings to his family.
March 29, 2011
Dear Carol, Your Dad was a great doctor and willing gave to Princess Anne High School's athletic programs ~sharing his time, talent and treasures which we all will remember him for! God's heart for you is full of hope, love and peace and so are my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Audrey (Emmons) Aivalotis
Dorothy Fariss
March 29, 2011
Dr. Garrison was our family doctor starting in 1959 and for many years while our children were growing up. He delivered our oldest daughter in 1959. He was always very caring and helpful through the years. I am thankful for the years he was our family doctor. I am praying that all of you will experience God's comfort and encouragement during this time. Dorothy Fariss
March 29, 2011
The world was truly a better place because of Dr. Jack. We will miss you more than words can say. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Jeff, Donna, Corbitt and CaeLynn Johnson
Larry Kight
March 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go to the entire Garrison family. Dr. Garrison was our first experience with a doctor that made house calls, being that we lived across the street from Dr. and Mrs. Garrison, and David (at the time) in Boulevard Manor. I will always remember Dr. Garrison as one heck of a character from our neighborhood, and in themedical community. I can still see his tool belt around his waist as he scurries from patient to patient. So long Doc.
Russell Perkins
March 28, 2011
Dear Paul, From our family to yours we wish you our heartfilled condolences on the loss of your Dad. You have been thru alot in the last several months. Just cherish the memories of the past and keep them in your heart. You are in our prayers.
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