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Harold "Tad" Charles Garrison, Sr., 83, of Fincastle, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Newton II and Mary Gates Garrison; brothers, John Newton Garrison III and Michael Lee Garrison; and sister, Mary Ann Myers.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margarett Garrison; children and spouses, Tad and Robbin Garrison, Catherine and Bryan Condrey, Terri Slusser, Cliff and Lisa Garrison, Gail and Chris Hix, Dan and Peggy Garrison; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Walter "Doug" Garrison; close friend and brother-in-law, Andrew Hanson; sisters-in-law, Margaret Garrison, Sharon Garrison, and Becky Winebrenner; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hanson and David Hanson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11am Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Marsh officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000
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