James F. “Jim” Garrison, Jr., age 67 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. He was born on Thursday, November 07, 1946, in Hillsboro, IL, the son of James F. and Esther M. (nee Barham) Garrison, Sr.. Mr. Garrison was born at Hillsboro, IL; lived at Donnellson, IL until the age of five, then moved to Alhambra, IL so his father could work for the railroad. He served with the US Army, active duty from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was a construction estimator with NuView Industries in St. Louis, MO. He lived in Grantfork, IL, before moving to Highland in 2007. He drove a school bus for First Student in Highland. Survivors include: Son – James F. Garrison III, Edwardsville, IL Son – Kenneth L. Garrison, Saint Charles, MO Grandson – Austin J. Schwappach, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by: Father – James F. Garrison, Sr. Mother – Esther M. Garrison nee Barham Significant Other – Gloria Kincaid, died 2007 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 02, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 03, 2014, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, with Leonard E. Pye, Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Family.
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