Elmer "Bud" Garitson

This man changed my life. I was looking through some old papers and ran across this card. One evening when I was 14 my friend and I decided to walk into this church, little did I know that night would change my life. We were sitting in the back of the church and Pastor Garitson was preaching it felt like I was the only one there and he was talking right to me. He walked down the isle and was looking at me before I knew what happened, I was standing at the front of the church being saved. ...

I met this woderful man 20 yrs ago when I was courting his daughter Samantha. I was treated like family by both he and his wife of 49 yrs, Jackie from day one. I couldn't have asked for a better father in law. He was a spiritual man who stayed true to his beliefs. I always enjoed the time I spent with him and will miss him terribly. Although he is no longer physically here on Earth, my cherished memories of him will live on. Rest in peace and may God bless Jackie, Samantha, Matt, Brian,...

Jackie and family.
We are very sorry to hear about Bud. As you know the Lord will lead you through this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all..
Don & Betty Farler

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Hildegard Griffith

Our loss here or earth is heaven's gain. I have a lot of good memories from my childhood of Bud and Jackie. Bud always had a smile for everyone he met. A Godly man. My deepest sympathy for Jackie and the family and of course to his twin and sidekick, Cookie.

Love, Kathy Reeves

Blessed was he! I've always thought about Bud when I ate a Hersey bar. Thank you for taking such good care of me Bro. Bud. I appreciate your attempt to adopt me. Fly to the Angels!

I extend my condolences to Cookie and the rest of the family. I knew Buddy when we were teenagers on Yankee Rd. He was a special guy liked by all.I will keep you all in my prayers at this time of need.Love to all. Marlene Byrd Morton