Philip Money Garrison, Jr., also known as “Pop” or “P-Money”, 83, of Bedford, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Born on February 20, 1925 to Philip and Bessie (Smith) Garrison, he was a native and longtime resident of Beaumont.
After serving in the United States Army during World War II, Philip returned to Beaumont where he began a forty year career with Mobil Oil. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Beaumont. An avid golfer, he especially enjoyed playing with his regular golfing buddies at Terrell Park Golf Course. Time spent with family and friends, music from the Big Band Era, watching his grandsons grow up, and fishing in the Gulf were among the most cherished things in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Metheny Garrsion of Bedford; son, Michael Garrison and his wife Karen of Katy; daughter, Molly Ingram and her husband Gary of Southlake; grandsons, Clark Ingram and Drew Ingram both of Dallas; granddaughters, Kim Kably of Houston, Theresa Williams of Lumberton. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Iris Dardenella Lewallen Garrison.
His graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, January 23, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Clark Ingram, Dew Ingram, Charles E. Ray, Earl Richmond, Bill Pressler, and Carlton Butler.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
