Morgan Marvin Garrison

Morgan Marvin Garrison passed away peacefully, in the home he built, in White Hall, Virginia, on Monday, March 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1919, to Samuel and Mary Jane Garrison in a cabin that he called "TheHomeplace". That cabin he shared with 12 brothers and sisters, still stands atop a mountain, only a few miles from where he raised his family. That is where his love for the Lord, his family, and life grew. On that mountain, he learned the value ofhard work. At a young age, he worked to help build the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then went on to work at the Acme Plant in Crozet for over 20 years where he made many life-long friends. For many of us, the Morgan we knew was a farmer and gardener. Morgan was known for his beautiful garden, even if you did not know him personally, you knew of his garden and the long white plank fence surrounding it. He never met a stranger, always greeted you with an unforgettable smile, and when you came to visit him you left with a "Come on back anytime". He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Margaret Garrison; and his son, Charles Donald Garrison. He is survived by his sister, Christine Ward of Charlottesville and her son, Harold of Crozet; his daughter, Tammy and her husband, Greg Coleman of White Hall, and their four girls, Rebecca and her husband, Kenneth Skinner, their daughter, Savannah Morgan of Fredericksburg, Stephanie Coleman, her daughter, Anna Mackenzie, Amanda Coleman, and Emma Coleman, all of White Hall; his oldest granddaughter, Wendi Garrison and her son, Charles Brandon of Ruckersville; and his daughter in law, Fay H. Garrison of Earlysville; several special nieces, nephews, and cousins; many members of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, and the community of White Hall. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 6 until 8 p.m. at Teague Funeral Home this evening. The funeral will be held at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015, he will then be tenderly laid to rest alongside his wife at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to help pay for funeral expenses.