Charles Franklin Garrison
Charles F. Garrison, 87, of Hernando, MS passed away on February 19, 2026 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Hernando. He was born on February 18, 1939 in Baldwyn, MS to the late Luther Edward Garrison and Lanie Lucille Hamblin Garrison.
Charles graduated from Jericho High School in 1957 in a class of 6 members. He served in the U. S. Army from November 1961 to November 1963 and the Army National Guard from 1963 -1965. He and classmate and friend Richard Bullock served most of their time in the Army at the same bases. Prior to serving in the army, he was employed with the Pages Grocery stores in Tupelo, MS and resumed his employment at Pages, after his time in the army. He was employed at Malone and Hyde in Tupelo, MS in 1964 until he began his employment at Walgreen’s Warehouse in 1970 until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement he had a successful flea market business for many years.
Charles was a genealogy and family history buff and served as DeSoto County President for 8 years. He served on many genealogy groups and societies. He was a member of Sons of The Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, War of 1812, member of SCV and member of MOSB. Charles was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for over 20 years.
Charles is survived by his sister, Brenda Joyce Garrison Thomas of Pace, FL; nephews, Randy Michael Turner of Milton, FL, Jody Michael Patterson of Saltillo, MS, Brian Kevin Patterson of MS and Jason Kyle Patterson of Arizona; (2) nieces; (5) great-nieces and (1) great-nephew; a longtime friend, Billy Hardy; many close cousins, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Edward Garrison and Lanie Lucille Hamblin Garrison; three sisters, Sarah Charlene Garrison Turner, Annie Lois Garrison and Judith Diane Garrison Amatriaine, two nephews, George “Buz” Turner and Jonathan Patterson and two nieces
Sophia Camille and Kimberly Shannon Patterson.
Charles was a caring and thoughtful man giving generously of his time and hard work and dedication on any job he took on from start to finish. He was always on time for wherever he was going and if he told you he was going to do something, you could count on it.
Charles felt so passionate about his family and heritage that he did extensive research to find a way to preserve this for generations to follow. He used the “Family Tree Maker” program to assist with the documenting of his research. Charles went on to author and publish a book titled, “David Garrison And His Descendants”. You could always find him in his office on the phone or computer doing research.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Waters Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Lora Jean Gowan and Rev. Tommie Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery,
Visitation will be at Waters Funeral Home on Wednesday from noon until service time @ 2:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralserice.com
