James Morgan Garrison

76, of Marietta

James Morgan Garrison, 76, of Marietta, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2026, at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg.

He was born on August 4, 1949, in Quincy, to James Garrison and Nancy Crisler. Adoptive parent’s great aunt & uncle Guy and Glenola Martin who lovingly raised him. James married Karen Sue Crowl on September 4, 1970, in Bushnell.

James is survived by his wife, Karen Garrison of Marietta; two daughters, Stacie Garrison-Shannon of Marietta, and Shannon (Ian) Petersen of Hazel Crest; one granddaughter, Emily Shannon; identical twin brother, Henry “Gene” (Brenda) Garrison of Germantown Hills; two sisters, Cindy (Rick) Fagerburg of Sarasota, FL; Connie Knee of Pekin, and brother in-law, Richard Crowl of Bushnell, along with extended family members and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his adoptive parents Guy and Glenola Martin, and one brother, Rick Garrison.