Henry "Hank" Worth Garrison, age 87 of Seguin, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. He was born November 14, 1936, in Boxelder, Texas to Onvie Leo (Coats) and Henry Otto (Ottie) Garrison.

His family had very hard times when Hank was a child after the depression, and they struggled as farmers.  He picked cotton by his mother's side as a very young child and learned patience, discipline, and tenacity.  He learned these qualities from his beloved mother, kindness, fairness, humility and honesty.

After high school he received his license as an X-Ray Technician from Parkland Hospital School of Radiology.  He joined the Army National Guard in 1958 and was called to active duty in 1961 to assist after the impact of Hurricane Carla along the Texas coast at Port Mansfield.

During high school he met his friend, Don Powell's youngest sister, Helen Marie Powell.  Many years later their paths crossed, and she was all grown up.  Then the magic began.  They married June 4, 1960, at First Baptist Church in Texarkana, TX.  They had two children, Janyce Marie (Kester) and Sean Patrick Coats Garrison and resided in San Antonio, TX for 37 years.  He adored his family and worked diligently to provide the very best for them.

Hank retired in 2002 after a 37-year career in medical sales.  He enjoyed interacting with the staff in doctors' offices and developed many friends from San Antonio to the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi to El Paso. He also was a highly motivated businessman, flipping houses during the 70's and 80's. After that, he began investing in multiple rental properties.  His tenants loved him as he was kind, compassionate and more than once would overlook a missed rental payment.  He was quick to take care of repairs and always showed respect for them and for their needs.

In 1997, Hank and Helen moved from San Antonio to Seguin, TX to embark on their next adventure.  Hank loved the outdoors and discovered his dream property along the Guadalupe River.  He worked tirelessly to make it special for his family.  He hunted and fished often, teaching his daughter, son and four grandsons to love the same.  He taught them to clean a deer or the fish they caught, then enjoy eating their bounty.  He was an avid gardener growing a multitude of produce on his beloved land.  He enjoyed playing in the lake with his family all day while he had something smoking on the grill for dinner in the evening.  Kids, dogs, whoever, were always welcome.  Of course, they fished.

He volunteered at his beloved church, First Methodist Church, Seguin, helping with grounds upkeep for many years until age 80.  He worked in the Pumpkin Patch and served on the Trustees Committee along with other committees.  He attended Sunday School, the 8:00 sanctuary service, the 10:30 Seasons Service and Wednesday Bible Study.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Cornelia Sipes and husband Johnnie, and Lenora White and husband, Tommy, and his niece Sheri Thompson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Helen M. Garrison; daughter, Marie Kester and husband Kent; son, Sean Garrison and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Kyle Kester and wife Andrea, Grey Kester and wife Kaleigh, Logan Garrison and Jacob Garrison; great grandchildren, Valory Kester and Ryker Kester; other loving family members and many friends.

The family would like to thank the staff, Preston and Jenna at Mercy House in New Braunfels, TX. and especially the caregivers Monica, Julie, Ashley, BiBi, Linda, Veronica, Desiree, Rosalie, Charlene and many others for their loving care during his final weeks.  We also are grateful for Tiffany, Gilbert, Brandi and chaplain, Alvie from Heart of Texas Hospice for their guidance during this difficult time.  You all are so very appreciated.

A memorial service celebrating Hank's life will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Seguin at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Ray Perales officiating.  A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall.  Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas, 78155.