Jackie Garrison

Jackie Burdette Garrison was born on June 8, 1928 in Rowlett, Texas as the only son of Jack Duncan Garrison and Ruth Lee (Hays) Garrison. He had 2 sisters, Betty Ruth (Hooks) and Carol Lee (Miller). He attended school in Garland, Texas. Jackie served in the United States Army in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a proud Veteran and Texan. He married Bill Earle Wooten and lived in Garland and Rowlett with their 4 children - Dora, Jackie Howard, Carolyn, and Marty. They were proud to call him Daddy or Pops. He also was known as PawPaw to his 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, Uncle Jackie to his numerous nieces and nephews, and Big Jack to family and friends. Jackie worked for GTE in Garland for over 30 years. He sure could tell some stories and loved running down the road visiting with family and friends. Jackie enjoyed many trips to his farm in East Texas with his family. He spoiled his dogs who loved him just as much, if not more, than he loved them.On January 19, 2016, we lost our beloved Daddy and PawPaw; and we know Billie Earle was waiting for him to get to Heaven. Jackie was 87 years old.Jackie is survived by daughters, Dora Garrison of Ferris, Texas, Carolyn Ely and husband, Charles of Wylie, Texas; son, Jackie Howard Garrison and wife, Maria of Garland, Texas; grandchildren, Lisa Shanz, Yolanda Cook, Stoney Adams, Scott Ely, Tomi Garrison and Lilly Murry; great grandchildren, Marty and Arron Westmoreland, Jackie Shanz, Colton, Clayton and Chanley Cook, Luke and Delaney Adams, Anthony Elena and Lane Murry; great-great grandchildren, Kenzie, Brantley, Judson, Shiner and Prescott Westmoreland; and his sister, Betty Ruth Hooks. He was preceded in death by his parents-Jack and Ruth, wife-Billie, son-Marty, and sister-Carol Lee.Graveside Service is at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Sachse, Texas, with Eric Hogue officiating. Visitation is from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., Thursday at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, also in Sachse, Texas.