Frederick Barrett Garris, of California, MD died peacefully on November 21, 2014 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD. He was born in Collosse, VA, Isle of Wight County to the late Claude Etheldred Garris and Violet Davis Garris.

He married Madelyn M. Boomhower on April 10, 1949 at First Christian Church, Portsmouth, VA. He was an active member of the Church of God - Anderson in Norfolk, Va. until 1977 and attended Lexington Park Baptist Church since 1977. He served on the board of the Church of God for 30 years and was the treasurer for 17 years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Engineers, WWII. He retired as a Comptroller at the Naval Air Systems Command after 37 years, receiving the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, as well as seven awards from bases around the world. He spent many hours in his workshop creating everything from jewelry boxes to furniture. He also enjoyed reading and was an extensive world traveler with his wife by his side.

Along with his wife of 65 years, he is survived by his children: Frederick W. Garris of Lusby, MD, Claudia B. Garris McMillan (Kent) of Prospect, VA, David S. Garris of Solomons, Jeffrey K. Garris of California, MD and grandchildren: Amber G. Richardson (Scott) of Va. Beach, VA, Daniel B. Garris of Solomons, MD, Sarah M. King (Andrew) of Charleston, SC, and Olivia Haring of Marion, SC. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Evelyn Baughman Church.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service by Pastor Mark Garrett at 2:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow at Joy Chapel Cemetery in Hollywood, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3N, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054 and St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.