Johnny Surfine Garretson

Johnny u will be missed. It was a honor to have known him since I was about 7. I will keep the memories of you in my heart. The family no words I could say would ease your pain. I'm truly sorry for what y'all have had to go thru these last couple of weeks. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I love you all and miss you Mark & Sarah ( Tootie ) Booe

I love you uncle Johnny I love you so much. I know you are with your Bride and the rest of your family having the best time ever. I remember all the times we would go to the auctions and yard sales up there where you live in North Carolina and also here in Virginia when you and Margaret will come and visit us all the good food the laughter all the good times of singing just around the table stuff like that I'm going to miss but praise God you are where you wanted it to be your back with your beautiful wife and all of your family that has went on before you praising God and shouting around the throne with not a pain or ache one in your body I looked up to you when I lost my daddy and accepted you is not just my uncle but as my dad when you passed it just brought all those memories back of the day that we lost my dad but I love you with all of my heart always will that will never change and I will keep you in my heart with all the wonderful memories that I have of you love you always.

Becky Paige

Uncle Johnny, you will be greatly missed on this earth. I have so many memories with you. Going to the auctions with you was one of my favorites. But the one that stands out above all was my last visit there. Aunt Margaret went to bed and you and I stayed up til after 12:00 watching TV and just talking and hanging out. I will always cherish that time with you. I love you and I will always remember the godly man you were. I think we all looked to you as a Dad when our Dad was taken to heaven. Thank you for the influence you had on my life. GAIL