Thomas C. Garrison's Obituary
Thomas C. Garrison, Sr., 78, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:47 a.m. at his home in Salem, Ohio.
Born on October 1, 1942 in Alliance, to Cecil and Mildred (Shelly) Garrison, he lived in the Alliance and Salem areas all of his life.
Tom retired from Alliance Machine Co. as a machinist.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include four daughters, Sarah (Randall) Prologo of Mogadore, Lynn Myers of Kent, Renee (Michael) Cross of Salem and Denise Noland of Akron; two sons, Thomas C. (Dionza) Garrison Jr. of Canfield and Dennis Garrison of Alliance; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Lower; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Shirley Ann (Rice) Garrison, whom he married on January 26, 1961 and who died on July 12, 2002; daughter, Patricia Jennings; grandson, Seth Garrison; four granddaughters, Bobbiejo Hudson, Michells Hudson, Deanna Noland and Melissa Brunk; mother, Mildred Garrison-Kuntzman; father, Cecil Garrison; and a sister, Marilyn Brown.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
You are invited to view Tom's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
What’s your fondest memory of Thomas?
What’s a lesson you learned from Thomas?
Share a story where Thomas' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Thomas you’ll never forget.
How did Thomas make you smile?