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Ray H. Garrison

Birth	:	6 Aug 1922 Allen County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	23 May 2012 Flossmoor, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Crescent Hill Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.7630997, -86.1757965
Description	:	Ray H. Garrison - 89 August 6, 1922 ~ May 23, 2012 Flossmoor, Illinois Ray H. Garrison, age 89, attorney, author, lecturer, public servant, story-teller and beloved husband and uncle, died at Advocate South Suburban Hospital on May 23, 2012. He was a long-time resident of Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Mr. Garrison was born August 6, 1922 in Allen County Kentucky to Emmett Washington Garrison and Ollie Irene Keen. He was the youngest of eight children, all deceased. He married Eunice Ann Bolz October 7, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois. Ray attended schools in Allen County Kentucky graduating from high... Read More	Ray H. Garrison - 89 August 6, 1922 ~ May 23, 2012 Flossmoor, Illinois Ray H. Garrison, age 89, attorney, author, lecturer, public servant, story-teller and beloved husband and uncle, died at Advocate South Suburban Hospital on May 23, 2012. He was a long-time resident of Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Mr. Garrison was born August 6, 1922 in Allen County Kentucky to Emmett Washington Garrison and Ollie Irene Keen. He was the youngest of eight children, all deceased. He married Eunice Ann Bolz October 7, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois. Ray attended schools in Allen County Kentucky graduating from high school in 1940. He graduated with a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University, a M.A. degree from the University of Kentucky, and a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago. He was licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Illinois and admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Customs Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His biographical sketch appears in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. He served as Special Assistant, Special Attorney, and Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and as a trial lawyer for the US Government for several years, before becoming the general tax attorney for Navistar International Corporation formerly International Harvester Company. Ray was elected to the Illinois Constitutional Convention Committee on revenue and finance (1969-1970), and was a commissioner on the Illinois Racing Board for 14 years. Since 1990 Ray served as the corporate counsel for Balmoral Park Race Track. He consulted with Federal, state, and local government entities through the years in various areas of his expertise including taxation, finance, and the re-organization of municipal governments. He was the author of several publications about law, taxes, horse racing, and Kentucky history and frequently lectured about these subjects. He was a lifetime member of the Kentucky Historical Society, the Filson Historical Society, a founding member of the Allen County Kentucky Historical Society, a member of the Mecklenberg Historical Association, the American Bar Association, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, and the Cumberland Valley Civil War Heritage Association. Ray was a natural story-teller, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of history in general and in particular Kentucky history and its participation in the Civil War. At the time of his passing he was writing a book about the Civil War and guerilla warfare in the borderlands of south-central Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. Ray was an active member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Homewood, Illinois. He taught Sunday School at St. Andrews and often used the The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren as a study guide. Through the years Ray mentored and helped many young people though difficult situations and decisions sharing his wide knowledge of the law, history, and life with them. He is survived by: his wife, Eunice Bolz Garrison; and nine nephews and nieces, Margaret Garrison Allen of Lexington, Kentucky, Betty Garrison Cox Pelle of Jacksonville, Florida, Patty Garrison Morris of Milton, Florida, Joyce Faye Garrison of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Hoy Wayne Garrison of Big Canoe, Georgia, Dr. Delroy Hire of Pensacola, Florida, Charlotte Garrison Rogish of Novelty, Ohio, Sondra Garrison Sparks of Dunwoody, Georgia, and Jerry Hobart Garrison of Allen County Kentucky. Resting at the Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Service on May 29th. Graveside burial services will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Old Glasgow Road, Route 31E, Scottsville, Kentucky. From the Chicago Sun Times.

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Where is Ray H. Garrison's memorial?
Ray H. Garrison's memorial is located at: Crescent Hill Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen County, USA.
When did Ray H. Garrison death?
Ray H. Garrison death on 23 May 2012 in Flossmoor, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ray H. Garrison's memorial?
Latitude: 36.7630997
Longitude: -86.1757965

Family Members:

Parent

Emmet W. Garrison

(1877 - 1965)

Ollie Irene Keen Garrison

(1884 - 1965)

Spouse

Eunice Bolz Garrison

(1926 - 2013)

Siblings

Lester Murl Garrison

(1910 - 1995)

Lillian K Garrison Hire

(1912 - 1990)

Hobart J Garrison

(1915 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crescent Hill Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7630997, -86.1757965

2. First Baptist Church Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7574550, -86.1851710

3. Heeter-Griggs Graveyard
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7669800, -86.1874900

4. Cushenberry Family Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7744800, -86.1652500

5. Crown Hill Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7454830, -86.1921530

6. Bethlehem Missionary Church Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7793884, -86.1573563

7. Briley-Manion Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7584160, -86.2051750

8. Chestnut Point Baptist Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7520320, -86.1371860

9. Corinth General Baptist Church Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7795970, -86.1244700

10. Allen County Memorial Gardens
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7316740, -86.2161620

11. Durham Springs Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7614098, -86.1146393

12. Dover Cemetery
Chapel Hill, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7120781, -86.1868210

13. Willoughby Family Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8174700, -86.1495600

14. Harston Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8091330, -86.1308500

15. Miller Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7052900, -86.1579400

16. Hickory Hill Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7447395, -86.2466125

17. New Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7672882, -86.2524567

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6990670, -86.1556900

19. Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7096100, -86.2274017

20. Old Path Church of God Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7667400, -86.0883100

21. Maysville Church Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7455040, -86.0862980

22. Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7609600, -86.2685100

23. Doddy Church Cemetery
Scottsville, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6903460, -86.1404240

24. Liberty Church Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8262100, -86.2335129