Willard B. Garrison, age 84, of Cornelia, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Habersham County Medical Center. Born in Banks County on September 08, 1927, he was a son of the late Enoch Anderson and Pauline Cochran Garrison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Sue Garrison; brother, Cecil Garrison. Mr. Garrison was a lifelong resident of Banks and Habersham Counties. He was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church and was a US Army WWII veteran. Mr. Garrison was employed with Chicopee Manufacturing and Habersham Hardware. He retired as co-owner and operator of G& L Upholstery. Mr. Garrison was a handyman who enjoyed woodworking and yardwork. Survivors include wife of 61 years, Janette Ivie Garrison of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Robert Honeycutt of Mt. Airy; sister, Mary Ruth Garrison Hosea of Seneca, SC; grandchildren, Cody Honeycutt of Mt. Airy, Jake Honeycutt of Winston-Salem, NC, and Stroud Honeycutt and wife Meah of Norfolk, VA; great granddaughter, Maggie Honeycutt. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Sunday, October 02, 2011 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Dr. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment will follow at Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Saturday. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.