Dr. William (Bill) Cecil Garrison Jr. of Calera, AL, passed away on February 24, 2024. He was born in Fayette, Alabama on August 09, 1944. Bill graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He also graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. He was married to Deborah Annette Watson on June 7, 1975. Bill worked as a pharmacist for UAB Medical West (formally known as Bessemer Carraway). He also owned Crossroads Discount Pharmacy and Garrison Drugs in Montevallo, AL. He was a member of Alabama Pharmacist Association (APA), Alabama Society of Health System (ALSHP), Buck Masonic Lodge, Birmingham Scottish Rite, and Birmingham Astronomical Society. He had a passion for Alabama football, astronomy, photography, boating, golf, bowling, reading, watching the news/movies, and spending time with family/friends. He is survived by Deborah Annette Watson Garrison (wife), Dr. Chris Garrison (son), Jenny Vreeland (daughter), Jennifer S. Garrison (daughter in-law), Jeff Vreeland (son in-law), and grandchildren: Abby Garrison, Tori Vreeland, J.J. Vreeland, William Vreeland, & Savannah Vreeland.
A visitation for William will be held Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association. www.adpparkinson.org