Frederick Barrett Garris of California, MD died peacefully on November 21, 2014 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. He was born in Collosse, VA, Isle of Wight County to the late Claude Etheldred Garris and Violet Davis Garris. He married Madelyn M. Boomhower on April 10, 1949 at First Christian Church, Portsmouth, VA. He was an active member of the Church of God – Anderson in Norfolk, VA. until 1977 and attended Lexington Park Baptist Church since 1977. He served on the board of the Church of God for 30 years and was the treasurer for 17 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Engineers, WWII. He retired as a Comptroller at the Naval Air Systems Command after 37 years, receiving the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, as well as seven awards from bases around the world. He spent many hours in his workshop creating everything from jewelry boxes to furniture. He also enjoyed reading and was an extensive world traveler with his wife by his side. Along with his wife of 65 years, he is survived by his children: Frederick W. Garris of Lusby, MD, Claudia B. Garris McMillan (Kent) of Prospect, VA, David S. Garris of Solomons, […]
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