Charles Douglas "Chuck" Garrison

Charles “Chuck” Garrison was born on June 3, 1962, in Washington, DC. He was the youngest son of Mary Elizabeth Garrison and stepson of Theodore Garrison. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Sinai Baptist Church and participated in numerous activities including the No. 2 Boy’s Club Basketball team. After graduating from Dunbar Senior High in 1980, he accepted a position with the law firm of Winston & Strong where he would work for seven years. Due to his desire to see other parts of the world, Chuck decided to enlist into the United States Air Force in 1987. During that same year, he married his longtime friend, Sherry “Nisey'' Kelly. Together, Chuck and Nisey toured in Europe, Korea and New Mexico, before settling at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Chuck retired from the Air Force in 2007. Chuck was a devoted husband, father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. Many witnessed his unselfish heart and giving spirit. He had immense love and appreciation for life and his community. He served as a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and the United Way of Delaware. Most importantly, he was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Media Ministry. Chuck had a passion for doing the work of the Lord through sound and video. He was truly appreciative of his volunteer staff, who kept the ministry running smoothly during his absence. Chuck’s second-biggest passion was officiating basketball. He was an active referee for the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) Board 129 for 25 years. He loved officiating and considered it an honor when he would be selected to officiate the Girls & Boys High School State Championship games at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware. He was also a referee for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). In 2015, he was inducted into the Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame for his service as an official. Chuck leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 33 years, Sherry; daughters, Ashley of Carteret, NJ, and Brealyn of Dover, DE; brother, Bernard Garrison of Millsboro, DE; aunts, Ruth Wright and Rosa Long; niece, Dr. Tiffani Andorful (Joseph); cousins, Michael Wright and Mark Wright (Kendall); father-in-law, William Kelly, Sr.; in-laws, The Kelly’s: Valerie, William Jr., Elaine, Yvette and Gregory; and LaShonne Freeman (Tyrone) all of Prince George’s County, MD; extended nieces/nephews, Micah Andorful, Kelly’s Tiffany, Patrick, Kiara, Brandon, William “Tre”, Brian, Kassidy, Riley and Kayli; chosen brothers, Timothy Pace (Stephanie) and Gregory Smith (Debbie) both of Magnolia, DE; William Tucker (Malania) of Mt. Holly, NJ and Keith McCauley (Paula) of Waldorf, MD; and a host of extended family and friends.

Charles Douglas "Chuck" Garrison

June 3, 1962 - March 9, 2021