James L. Garrison

James L. Garrison Industrial Engineer Mr. James L. Garrison, 87, of Springfield, PA died on November 11, 2013 (Veterans Day) at the Broomall Presbyterian Village in Broomall, PA. Born in Fristoe, MO to the late Alberta and George Clifford Garrison, he was a graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II and Korea. Later he was employed by Boeing Aircraft Company as an Industrial Engineer where he worked for 42 years, retiring in 1994. Mr. Garrison was an active member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Clifton Heights for 50 years, serving as a Eucharist Minister, Sunday School Superintendent, accounting warden and vestry member for many years. He was active with the Boy Scouts for over 50 years where he served in many leadership roles including Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 512 of Springfield. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #227 in Springfield. Survivors: His wife of 49 years, Shirley Garrison, a son, James, Jr. of Lafayette, IN, a daughter, Sandra of Springfield, PA, two granddaughters, Bailey and Riley of Springfield, and a sister, Bonnie Smith (Norman) of St. Joseph, MO. He was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence, George and Charles Garrison. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, November 14, after 7:00 p.m., at the Kovacs Funeral Home, Inc., 530 W. Woodland Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064. Friends are also invited to his visitation on Friday, November 15, after 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 199 W. Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. Interment: will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Glen Mills, PA. In lieu of flowers: The family requests donations to Troop 512 BSA, Committee Chairman, Craig Caceci, 69 N. Bishop Ave., Springfield, PA 19064 or to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, at the above address. www.kovacsfuneralhomeinc.com