We are sad to announce that on August 5, 2021, at the age of 90, Athel Garris of Makanda, Illinois, born in Wadesville, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Wilson and Mable Garris (Walls); and his sisters, Rosie Rutledge (John) and Elizabeth Kleiman. He is survived by : his wife Janet Garris of Makanda; his sons, Michael Garris of Makanda and John Timothy "J. T." (Susan) of Columbia; his grandchildren, John Landon Garris of Columbia, Leah Michelle Garris of Rockledge and Lauren Ruth Garris of Columbia; his sister Maxine Putnam of Evansville, Indiana; and his brothers-in-law, Jack Kleiman of Evansville, Kenneth Kistner of Columbia and John Kistner of St. Charles, Illinois..

Memorial contributions can be made to Cottage Home Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home