Garrett Wilson Garry Alton
d. August 20, 2015
Garrett Wilson Garry Alton
Garrett Wilson “Garry” Alton
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 20, 2015, Mr. Garrett Wilson “Garry” Alton, 84, husband of 58 years to Mrs. Marcia Mitchell Alton.
Mr. Alton was a native of Chicago, IL. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Alton was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Alton worked for many years as a trainer for stock traders at Merrill Lynch in New York City. After moving to Augusta in 1980, he was the Program Director for the small business development center at Augusta College. Mr. Alton was a volunteer at University Hospital before being hired to work the information desk.
Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Betsy Alton; son: Garrett Alton; grandchildren: Jake Alton, Lillie Alton, Erik Alton and Sumter Alton; sister: Eleanor Sulston; brother-in-law: David Mitchell and niece: Regan Mitchell.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the mausoleum at Westover Memorial Park with Fr. John Jenkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity 1002 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901or to the American Kidney Fund http://www.kidneyfund.org .
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 20, 2015, Mr. Garrett Wilson “Garry” Alton, 84, husband of 58 years to Mrs. Marcia Mitchell Alton.
Mr. Alton was a native of Chicago, IL. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Alton was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Alton worked for many years as a trainer for stock traders at Merrill Lynch in New York City. After moving to Augusta in 1980, he was the Program Director for the small business development center at Augusta College. Mr. Alton was a volunteer at University Hospital before being hired to work the information desk.
Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Betsy Alton; son: Garrett Alton; grandchildren: Jake Alton, Lillie Alton, Erik Alton and Sumter Alton; sister: Eleanor Sulston; brother-in-law: David Mitchell and niece: Regan Mitchell.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the mausoleum at Westover Memorial Park with Fr. John Jenkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity 1002 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901or to the American Kidney Fund http://www.kidneyfund.org .
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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