Rev. Henry I. "Bud" Garretson
Rev. Henry I. "Bud" Garretson
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Alice Hall
July 24, 2011
He was my Daddy to I wasn't blood but Dad love gary and I like the 9th child.he loved me and encouraged me in all things as well. He was kind God gave me many years with Daddy. I see him in my memories laughing he always had a smile and a hig. The song I loved that he sang for me is I saw the light. When he sang he blessed me in everyway. that you my family in your grief to care about gary and I and still love us. my heart is still so sad in losing you my daddy/my friend. Alice and Gary
Rhonda Ediss-Christian
February 6, 2011
Thank you everyone for the kind words of honor to my Dad, "Bud"/Henry Garretson. All who knew him and met him could quickly see he was a wonderful man/person.
I had the privilege to call him "DAD" for 53 years. I am the oldest of his children. I love and miss my dad so very much. I look at his picture every day and I have a belt with eagles wings that he wore many times hanging on my bedroom door and I see it each and every day. It gives me strength to rise up with eagles wings, just like he did.
I KNOW my dad is with our Heavenly Father and I know he is young again and dancing with King David...as my dad often spoke of. My dad always said he wanted to go to heaven in the twinkling of an eye. God took him instantly, so I know his request was granted.
I WILL see my dad again and he will hug me again like he did every Sunday when I saw him at church, and he will kiss me and tell me he loves me just like he did then. I can still smell him in my mind as he wore the same cologne each week. I treasure these and all the many memories I have of him.
I have been so blessed to be his daughter. He never let me down. He always encouraged me, listened when I needed to talk, cried with me when I had problems, and prayed me through all my surgeries and pains over the years. There was no other man on earth like him. I thank God I got to share his life on this earth.
My dad was a healthy man and was still working. What a blessing from God to be 72 years old with no health problems and still doing what he liked to do. And, most of all, still preaching God's word and still witnessing wherever he went.
I love you Daddy and I miss you so much. Tell God and Jesus and my friend, Norma, that I love them too.
I will see you and live with you for eternity! Wow, what a great time that will be!
Your Daughter/Rhonda
Joyce Crump
January 29, 2011
To Dorthy and All the Family, I send my deepest Sympathy.Bro.Bud will be sadly missed. I feel your pain. If you need anything please feel free to call. I,ll be there.My Prayers are with you All. Love You All, Joyce
January 28, 2011
KOREA& RICKEY AND THE WHOLE FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF HENRY HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN HE WILL BE GREATELY MISSED.WHEN HE EVER CAME IN RED BARN HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE.AGAIN YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
SINCRELY BRENDA BLEVINS
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T'Wanda Cox
January 28, 2011
We the neighbors of Gospel Way send our deepest sympathy to the Families of Pastor Garrison, we give Honor to Our Lord Jesus Christ for just allowing a Man of God to walk and talk with the community. As the word of god say “the world and its desires pass away, but THE MAN who does the WILL of GOD lives forever!� even though he has passed for this earthly world this man of God lives within those who desire the same God he Labored 72 years for. May God bless you all.
Lindia, George, & T'Wanda Cox
cristal grubbs
January 27, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kent & Cristal Grubbs
January 27, 2011
Karena - I am so sorry about your Father-in-law. May good memories help fill the void for you and Ricky. God comfort you. Evelyn Holmes
Scott Garretson
January 27, 2011
dad i dont know why this happened it hurts so bad i want to see u i love u so much
Bonnie Waller
January 27, 2011
Bud was my first pastor ever. His church was my first home church and the family holds a very special place in my heart. I am so sorry that he was taken from you so suddenly. Just know he will be forever with our Lord. We are thinking of you all and praying that you will find the peace and strength you need. Cherish your special memories of him. We love you all. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Priscilla Kirksey & Butch
January 27, 2011
My sympathies and prayers are with the Garretson family. May the memories you have bring you comfort during this time of sadness. Remember when a treasure becomes a memory ,the memory becomes a treasure.
Diane Wood
January 26, 2011
Rhonda,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. We will be thinking about your family and hope you have many wonderful memories.
January 26, 2011
CHILDREN, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AND DOROTHY ALSO. WE'LL SEE BUD AGAIN SOON, OVER IN GLORY. HE'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE DID TO HELP ME WHEN I WAS IN SITUATIONS THAT REALLY NEEDED FRIENDS. HIS WHOLE FAMILY WAS THERE FOR ME, AND IT WAS APPRECIATED VERY MUCH. I KNOW GOD WILL REWARED HIM AND THE FAMILY. YOU ALL MEAM SO VERY MUCH TO ME.YOU ALL WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL KNOWING ONE DAY WE WILL SEE BUD WITH JESUS. FOR NOW MAY THE ANGELS GUIDE YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. BLESSINGS IN JESUS NAME---SIS. CRUMP
January 26, 2011
To the Garretson family my prayers are with you.
Evelyn Combs--- Max Meadows, Virginia
carolyn and Don Connor
January 26, 2011
What wonderful memories of the great services and times of fellowship The Connors have had with the Garretson Family...Our love and prayers are with you all through this dificult time...We love you all.....The Connors...always from The Heart
Daniel Davis
January 26, 2011
To the family and to Bud you all will be in my prayers.
Shannon Jefferson
January 26, 2011
I love you Grandpa! I look forward to the day I get to see you in Heaven! You are missed so much! God has one awesome angel up there now! R.I.P.
Willie & Christine Hicks
January 26, 2011
To all family members, it is such a difficult time for all of you but remember many friends are wishing you well and know you have many happy memories.
shirley white
January 25, 2011
my pray are with your family.god is looking down on you and buds is preachers up there.
Linda E. Hudson
January 25, 2011
Mrs. Garretson, Ricky, Korena, and the entire family. I fondly remember Bud as a kind and gentle man. His love for life and his family was evident, as he often spoke often them. AND, he was a very handsome gentleman. I'm so sad to learn of his tragic passing. God needed another Angel, and he chose Bud. Please know that I will be keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Bud will be sorely missed by all whom knew him.
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