William L. “Bill” Garrison, 71, of Franklin, Indiana passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2014. Bill was born on September 23, 1943 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Lawrence “Jack” Garrison and Dorothea “Dot” (Joslin) Garrison. He graduated from Mooresville High School in Mooresville, Indiana in 1961. He proudly enlisted in the Marines in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1969 as Staff Sergeant. Bill worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield from 1969 to 1995. He left as Vice President of Government Planning. He later worked as a courier for the Material Management Department at Johnson Memorial Hospital until 2013.
He was married to Sue Ellen Breedlove from 1963-2001. They had five children: Mark Garrison of Plainfield, Indiana, David Garrison of Brownsburg, Indiana, Dee Dee Hammond (Jim) of Franklin, Kiley Garrison (Michelle) of Danville, Illinois and Aurelia (Rae) Kornbroke (Chuck) of Trafalgar, Indiana. Bill married Betty Lou (Buck) Moore in 2001. They resided in Franklin.
He had six step-children: Steve Moore (Robin) of Bargersville, Indiana, Connie Weigle of Franklin, Stanley Moore of Greenwood, Indiana, Danny Moore (Cindy Tucker) of Shelbyville, Indiana, Sandy Schmidt (Jeff) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Charlie Moore (Dana Kingman) of Carmel, Indiana. He was a proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 20 step-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Barbara Ann Blaschke; and his daughter, Rae Kornbroke. His brother-in-law, Duane Blaschke, survives.
He enjoyed working outside, planting trees, traveling, and spending time with his family. Bill was a past member of the Franklin Kiwanis Club. He had a kind and gentle spirit. He was a quiet servant, a devoted father and loving husband. He will be remembered for his terrific sense of humor, his faith in Jesus, and his generous and compassionate heart. He was a blessing to so many and will be dearly missed.
Reverend Gary Nichols will conduct a celebration of life service on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7 P.M. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 S. Morton Street (US 31) in Franklin with military honors to follow. Friends may call from 2 P.M. Thursday until the time of service at the mortuary. A graveside service will follow on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.swartzmortuary.com. Information: 317-738-0202.

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