Richard Byrd Garrison

Richard Byrd Garrison, 54, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1962 in Burke County to the late Roscoe “Sonny” Garrison and Alma Jean Pruett Garrison. “Byrd” was a graduate of Freedom High School Class of 1980 and Western Piedmont Community College where he studied as a para legal. He graduated from Lees McRae in 2006 with a degree in Criminal Justice. He was a former employee of Cooper Broadcasting and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Morganton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunts, Julia Carr and Mary Lou Whisnant ; uncle, Ray Pruett .

Richard is survived by his aunts, Laura Gordon and her husband, Waits , Jeanette Kerley and Durlene Secrest; uncle Roy Pruett cousins, Jane and Rob Carr; and his beloved canine companion, Sonny.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Forest Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Dana McKim officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.