James R. “Jim” Garison

Unknown - Dec 23rd, 2006

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Dec 23, 2006
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: James R. “Jim” Garison, of Little Rock died Saturday December 23, 2006. He was born on December 31, 1980 to Robert and Holley Roberts Garison. He was raised in Little Rock and graduated in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he was on the Dean and Chancellor’s Lists and member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. During his college studies, he served as an intern in the office of Senator Mark Pryor, as well as with the City of Maumelle. He was looking forward to graduate school and planned to get a Master in Business Administration. Jim was an avid lover of the outdoors. He loved bicycling and hiking in his spare time and had made many trips out west to visit. Some of his favorite places included Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Moab, Utah. He loved photography and these locations, as well as various scenic spots in Arkansas, were the inspirations for his pictures. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he enjoyed playing the guitar for relaxation and enjoyed many types of music. Jim was a wonderful, caring person who will be missed greatly by his parents, his sister Beth, and his large extended family and friends. He is survived by his parents and sister, his grandmother, Jean Roberts, aunt Ann Hatley, uncle, Dr. Tom Roberts and wife, Jackie all of Little Rock. He is also survived by cousins, Dr. Johnny Hatley, Anna Leigh Phillips, Charlie Roberts, Katie Roberts and Matt Roberts. A Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral services for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church by Rev. Carey Stone with burial following in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Arkansas State Parks, Garison Memorial Fund, #1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(67)

Dick and Jane Jarboe

#67

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was deeply saddened when I heard of your son's death two days before Christmas. I read his obituary the next day and thought to myself how much he and my son, Richard, had in common. At the time of Jim's death, my family was awaiting the inevitable for our own son, Richard. I couldn't help but grieve with you also. My son, Richard, lost his 11-month battle with cancer on January 1. I truly, truly, truly, understand your pain. My sincerest condolences, Jane

Valerie Sylar

#66

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I shared several classes at UALR with Jim, and I vividly remember his friendly smile and kind personality. I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss.

Drew Pritt

#65

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just briefly got to know Jim through UALR and had one or two wonderful chats with him. We both loved politics and I believe he was just one of the more keen minds I have come across in some time. May God be with your family in this trying time.

Marilyn Brodie Archer

#64

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May the Lord sustain you in these difficult days, you are in my prayers. Marilyn Brodie Archer, Hall High class of 1964 with your sister, Ann and former neighbor on Greenwood Road in Cammack Village when we were growing up.

Liz Genz

#63

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Banking at Colony West was a bright spot because of your son and his wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time...

April Leigh Henard

#62

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I first met Jim in a botany class we shared in 2003. After that class, we were always running into each other on campus and Jim never failed to give a big grin & a wave. He always stopped to have a quick chat if we had the time. He was just an all-around friendly person and I think everyone who ever met him had to like him. It was very touching to recognize so many people at the funeral from UALR. This definitely shows the positive impact that Jim had on so many. I also wanted to share with you the beautiful rainbow that appeared Friday afternoon after the funeral. I would like to believe that it is a sign that Jim has gone to a wonderful place called heaven. I have a picture of this rainbow and would be happy to share it with your family if you wish. Please send an email if you would like to see it. With deepest sympathy.

Shelia Hudnall

#61

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart still does not believe. I only met Jim when he would come over to my son's apartment while I was visiting. I remember a well-mannered, clean-cut young man who always had a smile and something pleasant to say. He was one of my son's closest friends and one I saw most frequently. I grew very fond of him. My thoughts are with you. We shall miss him always.

hunter jarry

#60

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We will miss you James. From your bank customers and friends.
Phillip and Hunter Jarry

Malisha Straw

#59

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am sorry for your loss. May God bless.

Heather, Tawana, Debra, Josh, Tonna, Jackie, and Naomi, Consumer Lending

#58

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the Family and Friends of Jim Garison,
Even though we did not know Jim personally, we feel that we have lost a member of our family at MNB. We have heard nothing but wonderful things about Jim and so tragic is it that he was taken so soon. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God be with you and comfort you.

Lynn Mick

#57

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

The tragic loss of Jim has touched all of us at Metropolitan National Bank. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken and Jeanne Cadman

#56

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you.

Tim & Peggy Farrell

#55

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob & Holly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Tim & Peggy.

Alicia Booles

#54

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Jim was a sweet young man and will be greatly missed. I did not get to work with him personally but I did see him from time to time and he was always so pleasant. He was a valued member of our Metropolitan family and we will miss him every day.
Alicia and Lee Booles

Beth Pingel

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagaine the grief you must be feeling to have had Jim taken from you in this manner. My heart goes out to you.

LINDA HALE

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm so sorry for your loss, I worked with Jim last June at Otter Creek Branch for about 6 weeks we all loved him.

We will all miss him. Linda Hale

Jo Ann Thomas

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. and Mrs. Garison, my heart is deeply saddened by the loss of your son. There is nothing I can say that will ease your pain but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and strengthen you is my prayer.

Catherine Martin

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Family of James R. Garison: The correct, comforting words are difficult to find, even from a stranger. Please know that his exempliary life, your son and brother led, has touched many lives- known and unknown. God bless him and each of you.

Pablo Moncho

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jim worked with us at the Otter Creek branch for a couple of weeks earlier this year. I really enjoyed Jim's personality. He was undoubtedly an extra ordinary individual and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Garison and Jim's family.

Derrek Thomasn

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. His co-workers in Conway will miss him.

Mary Washington

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God keep you in his loving arms and give you blessed comfort through the facing of these hours.

Joy Griffin

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. & Mrs. Garison,
My heart felt prayers go to you and your family
in the loss of Jim. I am a former Metbank employee. I was robbed at gunpoint. The robber jumped the teller counter & had the gun in my back. This tragedy brought back these awful memories. Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. If you need to talk, I am here.

In Christ,
Joy Griffin

Laura

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jim and I shared many classes together at UALR. He was reserved, but brilliant and always a gentleman. What a tragic loss for his family and the world. To Beth: I know how it feels to lose a brother all too soon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nikki Knox

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family for this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Rhonda Charles

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Just wanted to let the family know that you are in our prayers. Times like these seem unbearable, but if we can only remember that God is Always with us. Praying for you.

Lloyd Jones Jr.

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. and Mrs. Garison,
I am so sorry.
Please know that you are and will continue to be thought about quite often.

Brooks Carpets

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob and family: We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne, Eloise, Shawn

Kristy Duncan

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family

Tiffany Wilhite

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Your family are in my thoughts.

Charity Moore

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Where can I begin to express the sympathy for you and your family. You will be greatly missed and remembered. I did not know you in person but I make sure that anytime anything is said about your loss I mention your name. You will be remembered for all the great things you did. May God be with your family and bless them for letting you come home so early and unexpected. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that you can see how much of an impact you left on the people around you and your community. I know it really made me stop and think and appreciate my family and how short life is. You brought aprreciation for life and respect for each other along with love.

Debbie Cagle

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless each and everyone of you.
Debbie Cagle

Amanda Gray

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with your love ones.
Amanda

Debbie Webb

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Someday we will all see each other again and what a Great Day in our Lord that will be.

Brenda & Bill Andrews

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob & Holley: We are so sorry to hear about Jim, our hearts & prayers are with you!

Stephenson Floors: Perry, Larry, Len, Neena, Georgia, Kim

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob & family - We are deeply saddened at the tragic loss of your son, Jim. We want you and your family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a remarkable young man with many talents and a zest for life. But most of all he is remembered to be a man of high values and loving character. Let God be your strength.

Bill Roachell

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rest in Peace!

Dana R. Ciaravnio

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I pray you are comforted and are surrounded by peace during this difficult time. I can't even imagine what you are going through, I just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. May the Lord be with you and comfort you.

Tricia Stanton

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are sorry for your loss, and really feel this was such a tragedy for your family to have to experience. God Bless You.

Jackie Cunningham

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr. and Mrs. Garison - No words are adequate to express the sorrow I feel at this time for your loss. My prayer is that the Comforter will ease the pain of your grief in the days and months to come.

Shannon F. Johnson

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am very sorry about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela McDonald

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sorry to hear that we at Metropolitan had lost one of our family members. Although I didn't get the opportunity to work with Jim, I mourn the senseless loss of his life. To Jim's family, I wish peace and comfort. Your family is in my thoughts.

May Prosper

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. May you find peace in your heart and please know that my prayers are with you.

Shannon Masters

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I work for Metropolitan and never had the opportunity to meet Jim. But, I wanted to say how very sorry I am for his loss. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

John Coffin

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Evelyn F. Paskel

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr.& Mrs. Garison & family: I am deeply sadden for the lost of your son. There are not enough words that can express the pain and sorrow of losing a love one. Remember that you are not alone. God is with you through this most difficult time and only God can ease the sorrows and heal each mourning hearts. I will continually keep you in my prayers.

Kyla Lawrence

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jim was a wonderful person to be around always fun and full of life. It was truly a pleasure knowing him, and his smile and generous personality will be missed. Heaven has gained a wonderful soul. God Bless.

Richard Clifton

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to make you or your family feel better but I do want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Annette Shepherd

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I met Jim briefly during a training tour downtown but spoke with him often (like Friday) when I called the Colony West branch, as Jim was quite often the cheerful phone answerer. My prayers are for the family, friends and everyone whose life Jim's touched. He will surely be missed here at MNB.

Mark A. Marks

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It is difficult to understand why God would choose to take Jim from us. Hopefully, someday we will know why. I didn't work with Jim directly but have heard nothing but good things about how he conducted himself. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Kelly, Denise, Laura, Margaret, and Shane; Metropolitan National Bank - Cabot Kroger

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are all very saddened by what has happened to our friend and co-worker, Jim. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Dionne Bright

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am very sorry for your lost. May our heavenly father comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Dena Evans

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

On behalf of the Metropolitan Dave Ward office, we want to express our deepest sympathy to Jim's family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Preston Polson

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm going to miss you, Jim. I am so thankful I had the chance to get to know you and I will always have with me the memories of all our classes together and the many hours we spent talking politics at my house until the early hours of many mornings.

Jim will be greatly missed by many and will certainly never be forgotten.

Buddy Preas

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob and Holley: Words can never express my sorrow for you and your entire family. I can only offer my prayers to help you through this painful time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You know that I'm only a phone call away to help in any way I can.

Janice Duncan

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I did not know Jim personally, but he is family to me since we worked together at Metropolitan Bank. I spoke to him several times on the phone, very friendly and professional. Jim will be dearly missed. God is near for those who have a broken heart.

Mayor Burch Johnson, City of Maumelle

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To Jim's family and friends, On behalf of the City of Maumelle, staff, and officials, we want to express our deepest sympathy to each of you. Jim was a fine young man. We are proud to have had him as a member of our team and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that he was liked and respected by so many people. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Miller

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I met Jim only once --- at 10:30 am the day he died. I'll never forget his pleasant manner as he took care of my banking business at the drive-in window. His last words were "Merry Christmas!" May he rest in peace and may those who loved him treasure his all too short presence in their lives.

Amanda Goodrum- Patrick

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mr.and Mrs.Garison- I am so sorry and my heart goes out to the both of you. Jim was such a sweet young man with a beautiful smile. Your family is in my prayers!!!

Vicki

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To Jim's parents and family- I didn't know Jim, but I was so sad to hear about his tragic and untimely departure from this life. Please know that my prayers along with those of thousands of other in the city of Little Rock are with you at this time.

Edward & Anita Alvarado

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Beth, Our prayers go out to you and your family. Just know that you are in our thoughts at this time.

Tommy Whitworth

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bob & Holley: My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Donna and Robert

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace with Our Lord.

Brandy (Hastings) Dillon

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jim- I remember you from junior high and high school - you could always make me laugh and I will never forget that! I wish we would have never lost touch - and I will miss you!

To Jim's family- you have and always will be in my thoughts and prayers! I truly am sorry for the your loss. Jim was a great person!

Bonnie Shelton

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Even though I did not know your son, I am so horrified and greif stricken that his life was ended so soon. May the life that your son lived,
and your love for him sustain you in this time of
sorrow. My prayers are with you.

Janice Brown

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tommy & Priscilla Howard

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula Pendergrass Allen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Holley, My heart goes out to your and your family. I don't even know what to say to ease your pain or comfort you. Just know that you are in my prayers. I know that nothing can help at this time except prayers. My love to you.

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