Homer H. Garrison

Homer H. Garrison, 70, of Greensboro, Pa., died Friday, April 12, 2013 in his home. He was born August 20, 1942 in Monongahela Township, Greene County, Pa., a son of the late Ira Ross and Hester (Stout) Garrison, Sr. Mr. Garrison was a graduate of Mapletown High School and was a social member of Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491 in Carmichaels, Pa. He drove school bus and worked as a bus mechanic in the Southeastern Greene School District and later drove coal trucks in the local area. Mr. Garrison worked on his family farm and enjoyed hunting, gardening and camping. He was locally known for his ability to roast chickens at community gatherings. Surviving are his best friend and companion, Judith A. Henderson; a brother, Dallas Garrison of Uniontown, Pa.; a sister, Anna Eggers of Carmichaels and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, Ross Garrison, Jr., George, M. Garrison and Larry Garrison and four sisters, Ivy Knecht, Ocie Eggers, Agnes Sloneker and Carrie Swecker. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, Pa. The Rev. Gary Cobert will officiate.