Jerry Albert Garrison, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away after a brief illness, during the early morning hours of November 6th at home with his loving family by his side.
Jerry was born in Mishawaka on October 7, 1941 to Albert S. and Edna M. (Hall) Garrison. After graduation he went on to serve his country proudly for 28 years in the United States Air Force.
Jerry is survived by his loving daughters, Jeri Lynn Garrison and Gina Ann Garrison. He was the proud grandfather of Dustin Lee Garrison, Tiffany Lynn Garrison, Timothy Edward Billheimer, Paige Noel Zirkle, Zach Zirkle, and Aili Ann Zirkle. A great grandpa to Brandon Dale Devon Kealy, Skyler Lynn Holden, Dustin Lee Garrison Jr., and Taylor Lynn Garrison. Jerry is also survived by 2 sisters, Jill Graff and Jan Garrison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora S. Garrison (Cora Sung Ja Kim) on November 11, 2020.
As per Jerry’s wishes cremation is to take place with his ashes being laid to rest with his wife’s ashes in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger at a later date. Hanley and Sons Funeral Home of South Bend, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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