of Norwalk, CT
April 12, 1978 - March 14, 2020
Jay Garrison, 41, of Norwalk, Connecticut went to be with the Lord March 14, 2020. Jay was a graduate of Pulaski Academy and the University of Central Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Nu. Jay was a digital animation producer working primarily in the New York City market where he created special effects for movies and commercials.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Keith E. Garrison of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joan Moore of Little Rock, and Adam and Louise Nacol of Wichita Falls, Texas. Jay is survived by his loving parents, his sister Karen Wallace (Chris); Austin and Barbara Bell of Little Rock; Rebecca Ward of Gainesville, Florida; Reggie Milam and Lou Anne Nacol of Wichita Falls; Mark Nacol of Dallas; and scores of cousins and friends. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces, Lulu and Libby Wallace.
Memorials can be made in Jay's name to Little Rock Animal Village.
Because of the Coronavirus a graveside service for family will be held, followed at a later date by a celebration of life.
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8 Condolence(s)
LaWanda Campbell
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Ours hearts are with you during this hard time! So so sorry for your loss!
Love you guys,
LaWanda Campbell &Family
Jim and Phyllis Miles
Sunday, March 29, 2020
💔 Our hearts are saddened at the loss of Jay and what this means to his precious parents, Janet and Keith, and his sister, Karen. We can not fathom the heartbreak they are suffering. May God grant to the family the peace that only He can give. We love you. 💕
Adam Webber
Monday, March 23, 2020
My thoughts are with you. When I received the news I was surprised and had trouble processing this fact. I am very saddened by his passing. We were great friends and he was my ‘big brother’ in the fraternal sense.
Rebecca Priester
Monday, March 23, 2020
Keith and Janet,
I cannot find the words to express how heartbroken I am for you. Love and prayers for you now and in the future.
RPriester
Randyl Bishop
Monday, March 23, 2020
I will long miss my friend Jay. I was in touch with him nearly every day leading up until his death. To me he was an incredible intellectual, talented friend and a great person. I knew him for 20 years and while I fell out of touch with him for most of that time we grew closer together as we began to work on shared graphics projects over the past few years. In the early years, he helped me acclimate to a new, unfamiliar city, the first of which I had ever moved to in my life and was one of the first truly friendly faces I encountered. His company, insight and acumen are irreplaceable, and the great tragedy is that the world scarcely knows of his true genius. Truly a loss to his family and to the world, and a heartbreaking situation. He was destined for greater things. I will miss you always my friend- and as I stagger forward trying to learn the 3D arts techniques you had already well mastered, a small part of you will be forever ingrained in all I do. I lift my glass to you and your family and, with tears in my eyes, bid you godspeed on your journey towards the infinite. May your soul rest in peace.
Chris Baker
Monday, March 23, 2020
My heart goes out to the Garrison family. God bless you and give you peace. Jay and I were a few years apart in college but I thoroughly enjoyed our time together. His wit, intelligence, and ability to see the bigger picture always impressed me. I will miss seeing Jay at reunions and events for many years. He touched the lives of many good men and made us all better.
Melinda Marks
Monday, March 23, 2020
I am so sorry to read of Jay’s death. I remember him from his younger days at PA. Love and comfort to his family.
Kathi Jones
Monday, March 23, 2020
Keith and Janet,
Dave and I are heartbroken to learn of Jay’s death. We are sending love and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Kathi