Charley "Bud" Garrison

Charley "Bud" Garrison, 84, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Born on January 20, 1940, in Ben Hur, Arkansas, to James and Ethel Freeman Garrison, Bud’s life was a testament to his devotion to family, faith, and hard work.

A loving husband, father, and “Poppy,” Bud's greatest joy came from the family he built with his beloved wife of 38 years, Shirley Jean Burnette Garrison. Together, they raised their children with values rooted in faith, love, and compassion. He was a familiar face in church, a man of strong Christian beliefs who found peace and purpose in worship and fellowship. His life was marked by kindness, humility, and a steadfast commitment to his faith and family.

Bud made his living as a logger and truck driver, but his heart was always at home and at church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing his guitar, often sharing these moments with family, friends, and his church community. Whether at family gatherings, church events, or simple evenings on the porch, Bud’s warm presence and gentle humor made everyone feel welcome.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Charles Allen Garrison, his brother, James Garrison; and six sisters: Genita Freeman, Verlie Anders,, Lois George, Barbara Moore, Wanda Garrison and Patricia Petrosky.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Garrison of Dover; two sons, Manuel and Julie and Tony and Chanda both of Hector; daughter, Sherron and Freddie Cogburn of Russellville; grandchildren, Vance and Leronda Garrison, Lynn Garrison, Kaycee Riley, Amber Garrison, Dustin and Tori Garrison, Whitney and Tyler Hayes, Jordan Piearcy, Hunter Piearcy, and Jake Riley, great grandchildren, Abby and Anna Garrison, Cooper Garrison, Brayleigh, Tripp, Lainey and Case Riley, Camdyn, Haezyn and Emmitt Jones, Aria, Everleigh, Denver and Kade Garrison, Jameson Hayes, two sisters-in-law, Ellen Garrison and Gail Burnette, along with a host of other family members and dear friends from church.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Rev. Manuel Garrison, Rev. Paul Geurian and Rev. Robert Heflin. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Ben Hur, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Jordan Piearcy, Hunter Piearcy, Vance Garrison, Lynn Garrison, Dustin Garrison and Jake Riley will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Garrigus, Ira Freeman, Ronald Standridge, Jimmy Standridge and Junior Roberts. Online condolences may be shared through the obituary and guest book at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Freddie Cogburn, Jody Garrison, Larry and Kathy Freeman, Vance and Leronda Garrison, Hunter Piearcy, Robert Heflin, Hospice Home Care of Russellville, and Palliative Community Resources for their incredible assistance during this time. Your love, care and dedication made a difference.