John Phillip Garrison
July 4, 1949 ~ October 11, 2022
John Phillip Garrison was born July 4, 1949, in Salina, Kansas. He passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by the love of his life, Beth Garrison; daughter, Lara Garrison; son, Phillip (Sara) Garrison; four grandsons, Garrison and Austen Williams; Cooper and Breck Garrison; aunt, Jan May; brother, David (Pam) Garrison; sisters, Toni Forbes and Ann Wymore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonna and Harry Garrison.
John grew up in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Salina High School and Kansas State University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology. He was a multi-year, national award-winning general manager for Copeland International Trucks for 26 years.
John served as Worshipful Master of Albert Pike Masonic Lodge. John was an avid golfer, car-enthusiast, K-State fan, storyteller and beloved husband, father, Papa, and friend. John’s legacy will live on through his family, friends and through the hearts of all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 8007 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67209. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following services at Rolling Hills Country Club, 223 S. Westlink St., Wichita. A memorial has been established with Westwood Presbyterian Church.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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One memory: Sunshine. John sailing. A good wind on his left cheek, flying across the water aboard his Hobie, beaming. Master of his ship. Much good life ahead of him then. Dan and Ann Gard.
I got to know John after he bought the Garden Plain HVAC company (Becker Brothers I think) and as one of our Monday Lunch Bunch. He was simply a great guy. A good man. I will miss him and take comfort in the fact that he left a sound, solid legacy.
Mike O’Bryhim