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David Lacey Garrison Jr.

David Garrison Obituary

DAVID LACEY GARRISON, JR; passed away on Wednesday, January 25. 2006. David was born in Houston, Texas, July 12, 1945 to David Lacey Garrison and Marie Bel Gardiner Garrison. He is survived by his wife, Robin Childers Garrison, and their children, Gardiner, and his wife Amy, Rob, and Alix Garrison. After graduating from the Lawrenceville School in 1963, he attended Louisiana State University and Columbia University. From 1972 to 1975, he served as the Louisiana Commissioner of Indian Affairs. His regard for the Boy Scouts of America is evidenced by his service as a member of the Executive Board of the Sam Houston Area Council since 1995, the Executive Board of the Southern Region since 1999, the Executive Board of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting from 1994-2001, and as the Trustee of the Southern Region Trust Fund since 2000. He was the American Delegate of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George since 1989. He was an active member in the Federal Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jeruselem, and the Society of the Cincinnati. He supported vocations to the priesthood through his membership and/or funding of charitable organizations such as The Serra Club, the Constantinian Order, the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. In 1996, he was honored with the St. Martin de Porres Award by the Southern Dominicans. The award is presented to those who reflect the spirit of St. Martin de Porres the church's patron for social justice. A funeral mass will be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 30th of January, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer. Interment to follow via escorted cortege at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at their home Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00. Pallbearers are William D. Blake, Harry E. Bovay, Jr., Allen D. Brown, J. Walker Cain II, John Denechaud Charbonnet, Sr., Ross Crawford, Albert B. Fay, Richard E. Gerard, Jr., J. Cushman Laurent, Howard Lederer, Jeffrey D. Ludwig, Osvaldo E. Marcenaro, Ambassador Thomas P. Melady, Hon. BG John W. Nicholson, John E.. O'Meara, Franco Palazzuoli, Timothy Pickles, L. Charles Scholz, Robert Schwartz, Robert J. Signorelli, Michael J. Sullivan, C. Travis Traylor, Jr., and Gerald Michael Ziemnicki. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, The Sam Houston Area Council, P. O. Box 924528, Houston, Texas 77292-4528, or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for David Garrison

32 Entries

Bob McGrath

February 10, 2006

To the Garrison Family,

I have just learned of David's passing. It has been a priviledge and pleasure to have known David since high school. His accomplishments were many, but his friendship was unique. May God's blessings be with him and with the family of which he was so proud.

Richard Abell

February 3, 2006

Lucia, Christian and I will always remember David. He was selfless, generous to a fault, practiced true Southern hospitality, non-addicted to our politically correct world, a sincere up-front Christian, and a gentleman in all that word connotes. Requiescat in pace. Godspeed.

EJ Fischer

February 2, 2006

Dear Garrison Family, Accept my profound sympathies and sincere prayers on David's passing. I heartily endorse and expand upon the shared characterizations of him as a wonderful, compassionate, generous, and truly noble man and confrere. I best knew him in the 1970s and 80s but fully comprehend that his genuine greatness of spirit continued to grow bringing cheer and grace to us all.

Michael Bartlett

February 1, 2006

It has been my pleasure to serve with David on the Southern Region Trust Fund Committee for the past three years. During that time we visited several times about my son's doctoral subject - Pope Julius II. David was a generous, warm-hearted individual who had several passions, one of which was Scouting. It was a joy to see him at the National Jamboree this past summer. I will miss him, and his friendship deeply. My prayers are with the Garrison family.

Dr. Robert J. Devine

January 30, 2006

As Governor of the Texas Society of the Order of the Founders & Patriots of America and the Texas Society of Colonial Wars, I wish to convey, on behalf of our Hereditary Orders, our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy in commemoration of our most esteemed and beloved Associate and Warrior. As no other person, David truly exemplified the clarion call of our Order--Steadfast for God and Country! We salute you, Sir, and commend your Spirit to the Almighty.

Richard Coutermarsh

January 30, 2006

To Robin and the Garrison family go my deepest sympathies. David was very kind to me and we spent our visits talking about Papal awards and duck hunting. God bless your family and may you have peace knowing that David is with the Lord.

Respectfully,

Ken Goad

January 30, 2006

David was a true supporter of the Boy Scouts of America,it was a pleasure working with him in the Southern Region. He will be missed Our prayers are with his family.

Dennis Bechara

January 30, 2006

Sally and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Garrison family. David was a special person, a true friend and a wonderful human being. He will be sorely missed. Dennis and Sally Bechara. Falls Church, Virginia and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Jeffrey Floyd

January 30, 2006

Deepest sympathies to the Garrison family.

Jeffrey Floyd

Past President

Orders and Medals Society of America

Marion Madigan

January 29, 2006

Kelly, John and I were very sad to learn of the illness and passing of David. When we think of our precious times in Houston, David looms large as we recall his warm and welcoming disposition. Kelly and John will forever cherish their hunting trips with David and Alix, quite a unique experience for Yankees! We offer our deepest sympathies to Robin, Alix and all the Garrisons on this tremndous loss. We hope you find comfort in the knowledge that David's life was richly blessed with your love and devotion. I imagine he is already immersed in an even greater love and peace in the arms of God. With Love, Marion Madigan and family

JOHN BERRY

January 29, 2006

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY-DAVID WAS

A VERY SPECIAL MAN WHO WAS KIND

AND GIVING. HE WILL BE MISSED BY

EVERYONE. LOVE BEVERLY AND JOHN

BERRY

Ernest Sickey

January 29, 2006

David was the brother I never had. I will always be grateful for the leadership he provided as we worked together to bring a better quality of life for the Coushatta people in Allen Parish, LA. He was such a giving individual and concerned for those less fortunate. In my admiration of David, I named my fifth son after him. David is now on the tribal council serving the Coushatta people. I will miss him.

My best to his family and many friends.

Sylvia and Don Butter

January 29, 2006

We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the entire Garrison family on the loss of David.

Bishop Jude Speyrer

January 29, 2006

My prayers for David, Robin and the family. I was pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Arthur LA from 1964 - 1969 and also knew his father. I liked David very much; we often visited in Lake Charles after I went there as bishop. May he rest in peace.

Anna Franco

January 28, 2006

Gardiner and Amy- you and your family are in my thoughts. I am sorry for your loss.

Charles Ross of Biggar, Baron of Biggar

January 28, 2006

As a member of the Heraldry Society of Scotland, fellow Catholic and feudal baron, David Lacey Garrison,Jr will be in my prayers. May his soul rest in peace and may the Good Lord give his family and friends strength to accept their great loss. Sincerest condolences to family and friends.

Marina Rachele Franco

January 28, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Gardiner and his family for their loss.

Bob Clark

January 28, 2006

David's friendship, compassion and honesty meant a great deal to me. In particular, two incidents were etched in my memory. Most recently, the "duck hunting retreat" to Louisiana in December 2004 has memories that those of us who attended will never forget. Secondly, about five years ago Mike and Laura Sullivan, Paris and Beatriz de l'Etraz, Father Pham, and myself were guests of David at the birthday dinner for the head of the French Royal Family in Paris. There was an obvious error in the seating at the dinner in that I was seated at the head table with the Count of Paris, instead of David. I tried to switch seats with David, but he would not hear of it. He preferred to sit with his friends from the US! Suffice it say, it was a memorable evening for all. I will never forget David and he will always live in our memories.

By now David has probably found out where the Garrison family originated and will undoubtedly be with all of his family that have gone before him. Most importantly, he will be with our Lord.

Mark Harden of Cowdenknowes, yr

January 28, 2006

A truly Noble Man. May God bless him and keep him.

Our deepest sympathies to his family and Friends.

Trisha & Tony Linthicum-Reid

January 27, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to Gardiner, Amy and the Garrison Family upon the loss of David. I have fond memories of David when I was a child. He was the most fun adult I had ever met. I remember dressing up along with my niece in some military uniforms from the 1800's that were in his office closet. How cool was that? The great times in Lake Charles and at Big Lake. I will always keep a special place in my heart for David and remember the fun times that we had. I will also be so thankful to him for blessing me with such a wonderful nephew, Gardiner. God bless you, David and rest in peace and comfort.

Dwyer Q. Wedvick

January 27, 2006

I was saddened to hear of the passing of David Garrison. Our Heraldry Society of Scotland has lost a fine man. He was a supporter to quite a few organizations and a friend to many persons. Got to spend a few days with him in September 2004 and found him a kindly person and unfailingly helpful... My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

He will be missed ! His soul is in my prayers. RIP.

Dwyer Wedvick

Michael Ross

January 27, 2006

We have all lost a gentle man and a Gentleman whose faith and works were a greater inspiration to many more people than he could have imagined.

Trina Wilkins

January 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Gardiner, Amy, Robin, family and friends.

David, thank you for all the good times we shared when I was a child. You were always a generous and caring man and you brought into my life a special gift, my brother Gardiner.

GOD Bless you and may you rest in peace.

Love,

Trina

Martin Gillespie

January 27, 2006

Dear Robin and Children,

Please accept my prayers and deepest heartfelt sympathies on the passing of David. What a wonderful, compassionate and truly noble man he was. He has left a great legacy for not only his family, but for all of us in the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George. He will be missed and he will remain in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Robert Gibbs

January 27, 2006

Shelley and I offer our sympathy in the passing of this good man. He will be missed in Scouting.

marino giammarco

January 27, 2006

the giammarco family

carlo Capomazza di Campolattaro

January 27, 2006

We will all miss you very much and will have fun memories of our hunts and frienship together.

Steve Mims

January 27, 2006

Linda, Lizzie, David and I were deeply saddened by David's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to Robin and the Garrison family. He was an extraordinary individual whose contributions to our lives and to the community will be sorely missed.

With love, Steve Mims and family

Ken Williams

January 27, 2006

Dedicated Scouter in the San Houston Area Council

Mike Castelberg

January 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I had the privilege and the pleasure of serving with David on the local Council of the Boy Scouts of America. His service to the Council, and to the wider Houston community, will be sorely missed.

Hector Robles

January 27, 2006

Mayra and I deeply mourn the passing of our friend, confrere and chivalric mentor. We pray for his eternal rest, in the company of our Saviour, as well as for Robin and their family.

As the Lord , in His infinite weisom, has seen fit to recall His noble knight and servant to the Heavenly Court, may all of us ask from our beloved friend his intercessions from heaven.

Jerry Ison

January 27, 2006

I will miss you my friend. Your smiles and warm greetings to me each scout meeting we attended were always an uplift to me.

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