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Glenn Garrison Obituary
Glenn Alan Garrison DDS of Sweeny, Texas was born on January 4th, 1962 in Port Arthur, Texas and died of cancer on December 15th, 2017. Glenn graduated from Pearland High School and received a BS in Biology from the University of Houston. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas Dental School in Houston and founded Westside Dental Center in Pearland, Texas in 1990.
Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Garrison. He is survived by his mother Billie Sue Garrison, his brother John M. Garrison, and by his four boys: Michael Nathan Venable, Sean Tyler Venable, Richard Ian Garrison, and Eric Mohit Garrison.
A life-long learner as well as an educator, Glenn was a Fellow of the American General Dentistry Society, member of the Seattle Dental Study Club, and a member of the Longhorn Dental Study Club. He served as School Board President of Pearland ISD and later as School Board President of Sweeny ISD. He was the 2011 Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Regional Advocate of the Year.
He cared so much about our youth and their future. In addition to his tireless advocacy for education, he was a member of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District, which works to maintain the quality and availability of Brazoria County's groundwater resources for future generations. And he was a volunteer and donor to the Boy Scouts of America as well as the local school band and other causes.
He was a beloved Sunday School teacher, devoted son, loving father, caring brother, and an amazing friend and inspiration to so many. His many other interests included Longhorn Football, hunting, traveling, military history, and political musings. He will be sorely missed.
There was a celebration of his life on Thursday night, December 21, 2017 at the Family Life Center of the Epiphany Lutheran Church at 5515 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pearland Independent School District: 281-485-3203 or the Sweeny Independent School District: 979-491-8000. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.claytonfuneralhomes.com .
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Cheryl Klein
December 12, 2020
It has been three years and Dr Garrison is still missed. No one has been able to fill his shoes when it comes to how he related to his patients. Truly missed now and forever! Prayers for his family
Anne Nicholson
January 15, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Garrison's family and friends. He was a great dentist to our family for so many years and will be missed so much. He always had an interesting story to tell on our visits and made us laugh.
Johnnie & Tim Greenwalt
January 9, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. He had the best smile and was a great dentist. He will be missed by all of his patients and friends.
Mark and Suzanne Damann
January 2, 2018
Dr Garrison, we will miss you and all the encouragement you gave my wife and I. You were not only the best dentist we've had but a kind and caring friend. You truly put your heart in everything you did. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Vicki Landaiche
December 29, 2017
You always had a smile and a fun story to share . You will be greatly missed.
December 28, 2017
My condolences to your Family
May you find peace and comfort during this sad time...Psalms 25:16,17
Jack and Cheryl Klein
December 26, 2017
Sending our condolences to the family. A great friend and dentist. He will be sorely missed
James & Nancy Bickerstaff
December 18, 2017
A wonderful dentist that will be missed, remembering his family in our prayers and thoughts
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