Mr. Earl Martin Garrison, age 63, passed away December 10, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida to Walter Garrison and Kathleen Louise Crisp Garrison.

Mr. Garrison, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida was from Rhea County, Tennessee. He was a Christian by faith, and part of the Life Enrichment Center Bible study. While young, he enjoyed running the Tennessee hills with his cousin, Barry Garrison, throwing rocks, fishing, and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed playing pinball and cards. As an adult, he played 9-ball and snooker weekly with close friends. He was an avid gardener who loved to share the bounty. As an amateur gourmet "chef" he enjoyed providing a special meal to the one he loved every day (and to the rest of us when we were lucky enough to visit).

Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Joyce Binkley Hale.

Mr. Garrison is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Beverly Strotheide Garrison, his brothers Runt (Roland) Garrison and Manny (Oland) Garrison and one sister Linda Price. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel; 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 Historic Gulf Cemetery, 1466 County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida , Florida 32459; with Reverend Derek Glenn officiating.

Flowers are being accepted. Donations may be made in Earl Garrison's name to: Valley Isle Fellowship to help with the Maui fire disaster: VIFMaui.com

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Clary-Glenn Funeral Homes & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.