David A. Garrison

David A. Garrison, age 54, passed away July 20, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born February 23, 1970, in Marion, the son of the late Jerry and Linda (Smith) Garrison. He married Tammy Franks on July 29, 2016, she survives.

David was very proud of the fact that, as an elementary school student, he was a finalist in the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.  David worked as an Eligibility Specialist with Family and Social Services in Marion. He graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in Honors English and History. When he was younger, he enjoyed being part of the local boy scout troop and later became troop leader. He loved reading books, watching movies and was a music fanatic. David also enjoyed watching sports and was an avid fan of the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. He was also the owner of Naughty Monkey Miniatures and published in the Kobold Press. He had a great sense of humor and was a loving family man, but most importantly he was Tammy’s devoted husband.

In addition to his loving wife Tammy, David is survived by his bonus mom: Jan Garrison, five children: Liam Garrison, Andrea Zhukov, Scott Garrison, Tala Garrison, Wyatt Garrison, two bonus children: Jamie Brown and Blair Brown, one sister: Aimee (Shane) LaMartz, one brother: Jason (Jennifer) Garrison, five grandchildren, Finnley Garrison, Brelynn Brown, Ainsley Brown, Isabelle Brown, and Kreed Brown, five nieces: Marissa LaMartz, Emma LaMartz, Madalyn LaMartz, Jocelyn LaMartz, Claire LaMartz, and one nephew: Michael Garrison, his best friend: Dave Endsley and his grand dog Milwaukee.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Linda Garrison and beloved dog Moosie.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday July 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, 1202 W Kem Road, Marion, IN 46952. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:30 PM. Steven Shields will officiate.

For those who wish, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be given to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S Miller Ave., Marion, Indiana 46953.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com.

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