Gerald Garrison, age 81 of Amsterdam, Missouri passed away October 24, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with private memorial graveside services to be held, with military honors, at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com Gerald Nelson Garrison was born December 26, 1935 in Oakland, California to Walter and Belva Nelson Garrison. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Gerald is survived by his daughters, Beth Howe of Amsterdam, MO., and Marge Ivy of Camdenton, MO.