James C. Garriott, Ph.D., born September 27, 1938, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2009, at the age of 70.

He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville. Dr. Garriott received a Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1967. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Inc. Dr. Garriott served as the Chief Toxicologist for Dallas County, Texas from 1970 to 1982, and for the Bexar County Forensic Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, until retiring in 1997.

He was a Professor of Pathology and Pharmacology at the UTHSC in Dallas and in San Antonio and was presently an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the UTHSCSA. Dr. Garriott was the author of over 100 articles and book chapters in the toxicology literature, as well as editor and co-author of two toxicology reference books and has served on the editorial review board of four toxicology and forensic journals. He was also a recipient of the Gettler Award of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences for outstanding achievements in toxicology.

A true inspiration to us all, Dr. Garriott will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Collin Ward Garriott. Dr. Garriott is lovingly survived by his partner of 31 years, Manuel Ruiz, III; mother, Jeanette Clark Garriott; brother, Dr. John Garriott and wife, Mary Ann; 2 nieces, Heather Cigoi and Christina DeJulia; 2 great-nieces, Abby and Katie Cigoi; and 1 great-nephew, Micah DeJulia.

The family will have a private service at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to The National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St., 7th Flr, Dept. W, New York, New York 10014 or the Texas Bluebird Society, Attn: Caryn Brewer, TBS A/P, 1106 Jacobs Court, Conroe, Texas 77384.