James D. Garrison Jr.
November 26, 1949 - May 17, 2017
James D. ‘Jimmy’ Garrison Jr., USMC, 67 of Port Norris, NJ closed his tab 17 May 2017. Jimmy was born in Bridgeton, NJ but lived most of his life in Port Norris. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, earning the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign and Service medals and the Purple Heart. While stationed in London England as personal security for Commander in Chief European Forces, he met his Ex-wife and started a family. Upon returning home he worked for his father at the Port Norris Express, moved on to other companies out west. Returning home in 1992. He was a connoisseur of old Westerns and suspense/spy novels. A majority of his free time later in life was spent reading, fishing, and target shooting. Jimmy is survived by his ex-wife Joanna Vickery-Allen of Tempe, AZ; his daughter Karlene Garrison of Chandler, AZ; his son James Lee Garrison, USN Ret. and wife Jamie of Biddeford, ME; his sister Joan and husband David Robbins of Mauricetown, NJ; his brother Edward Garrison USAF, Mesquite, TX; his brother George Garrison and wife Nancy of Mauricetown, NJ. Jimmy is predeceased by his father James D. Garrison, Sr.; his mother Alberta (Staub Garrison)Bradway, both of Port Norris, NJ; and his brother Albert Garrison, USN of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Internment will be in Port Norris Cemetery 20 May 2017 @ 1330 with a graveside service In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory be sent to the Millville American Legion Nabb-Leslie post 82 220 Buck St Millville, New Jersey 08332 To email condolences and or tributes please visit www.hoffmanfuneralhomes.net
James D. ‘Jimmy’ Garrison Jr., USMC, 67 of Port Norris, NJ closed his tab 17 May 2017. Jimmy was born in Bridgeton, NJ but lived most of his life in Port Norris. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, earning the... View Obituary & Service Information