Larry J. Garrison, 72, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away April 19, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Evelyn (Brewington) Ponder and John Garrison. Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. During his year of service, he was awarded with the Sharpshooter and Bronze Star medals, as well as other commendations. After 35 years, Larry retired from Green Bay Packaging. He had passion for learning and teaching the word of God. He worked for the prayer ministry and lead home bible study for many years. He also loved bass fishing, golf, bowling, baseball, tennis, and so much more. Above all, he loved his family, dogs, and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Ponder, and step-father, Jerry Ponder. Those left to cherish his memory include is his loving wife of 40 years: Vicki Lynn Garrison; 2 sons: Michael Garrison of Springfield, Missouri and Mo Gordon Garrison and his wife Margarita, of Kiefer, Oklahoma; 2 daughters: Michelle Patrick, her husband Jeff, and Misty Smith and her husband Charles, of Springfield, Missouri ; 2 brothers: Jerry Ponder and Terry Ponder, of Springfield, Missouri; and 7 grandchildren. Services for Mr. Garrison will be held on Friday, May 31st, 2019, 2:00 p.m., at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434. John 6:37-40 [All that the Father gives me will come to me] Jesus said, "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away; for I have come down from Heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him who sent me. And this is the will of Him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in Him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day."