Norman Lee Garrison Jr., General Foods retiree

Norman Lee Garrison Jr., 84, of Dover, departed this life Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Norman, affectionately known as “Neg” to family and friends, was born in Pungoteague, Accomack County, Va., June 9, 1938, to the late Norman Lee “Nubby” Garrison Sr. (1997) and Irene Ruth Garrison (1984).

He was educated in Accomack Public School System. Though his education was limited, he excelled in life working as a forklift driver for 35 years at General Foods Inc., until his retirement in 2001.  After retirement, he briefly worked as a bus driver for Kent County Public School System.  Norman loved to travel and meet new people.

He was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey McKinley Garrison (1958); one brother Francis Eugene Garrison (1981); sister Yvonne “Vilee” Garrison Parker (2010); nieces Valarie Garrison (2011) and Connie Rae Garrison (2014); nephew Donald Ray Garrison (2017); great-niece Tara Lynn Garrison (2020); and a devoted friend Nora Rodgers (2013).

Left to cherish his memories, ex-wife, Rosie Mae (Savage) Garrison-Showell of Camden; sons, Delbert Maurice Garrison (Tina), Millsboro, and Ray Anthony Garrison, Dover; grandson, Ray Anthony Garrison Jr.; four brothers, Charles Louis Garrison (Ruby) and Brooks Eugene Garrison (Grace), all of Frankford, Gene “Billy” Autrey Garrison (Glenda) of Salisbury, Md.; and Paris Hall, Clarksville; one sister, Annie “Peachy Girl” Elizabeth Williams of Frankford; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. for viewing and visitation. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Frankford.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 100 W. 10th St., #903, Wilmington, DE  19801.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.