Scott Alan Garrison, age 53, of rural Neoga, Illinois, formerly of Jerseyville, Illinois, passed away at 5:07 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2017, in the Carle Foundation Hospital of Urbana, Illinois. Scott was born June 1, 1964, in Jerseyville, IL the son of Royal and Hazel (Gound) Garrison. He attended the Buck Grove Community Church of rural Mattoon, IL. He was a former a commercial painter of grain bins. Scott was an avid fisherman and he enjoyed tinkering with his car.
Scott leaves one son, Cory Garrison of Medora, IL; 2 Grandsons Carter & Ethan Garrison of Medora, IL Five Sisters & One Brother, Debbie Phillips of White Hall, IL, John Garrison (Janice) of Jerseyville, IL, Joan Cope (Bob) of Neoga, IL. Lori Young (Kenny) and Denise Douglas (Scott) all of Jerseyville, IL and Kathy Dunham (Doug) of Fieldon, IL; several nieces and nephews.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to his family to help defray expenses, in care of Mrs. Joan Cope, 61 Lockhart Dr., Neoga, IL 62447.
As per Scott’s wishes, his body will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, September 9, 2017, in the Buck Grove Community Church of rural Mattoon, IL with Pastor Tim Oakley, officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 P.M., Saturday until service time at the Church. Burial will be in the Belltown Cemetery, Belltown, IL.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.swengel-odell.com.