George S. Garriott, 88, of Collinsville passed
away on September 15, 2012. He was born in Dallas on August 29, 1924.
Visitation will be at Slay Memorial Funeral Center located at 400 U.S. 377 in
Aubrey, Tx 76227 from 4-6 pm on Sunday, September 16. Funeral Service will be
held at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 17 at Midway Baptist Church in Aubrey with
burial to follow at Tioga Cemetery.
He was a World War II veteran of three
years. George was a member of the Hella Temple Shrine and Masonry for 60 years.
He served as the Vice President and Director of Operations at Falstaff Beer
Distributorship for 10 years. He served in the beer industry for over 40 years.
George worked at the State Fair of Texas in some capacity since the age of 13.
He was a 14 year employee of Southwestern Bell. George was a member for over 25
years at the American Legion Post #550 where he also served as Post Commander
for two years.
Preceded in death by his parents Simion and Lela McDowell
Garriott; and sister Grace Lela McDavitt. George married Eloise James on
November 23, 1955 in Dallas, and she preceded him in death. George is survived
by his son Robert and wife Linda Garriott; three grandchildren, Robert William
Garriott Jr., Erin Marie Garriott, Jared Simion Ray Garriott, and one great-grandchild
Carson Ray Garriott all of Collinsville, Tx.
Services under the direction of
Slay Memorial Funeral Center.
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