Coleman C. "Curly" Garner, the beloved bricklayer known to many in Palestine, was called to heaven on December 27, 2014, from Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, several days following emergency brain surgery. Curly was preceded in death by his two wives, Eunice Fitzgerald Garner and Michele Russell Garner, several siblings, and two step-daughters, Betty Jenkins and Wanda Geisert. He is survived by a sister, Fannie Lou Anderson, a niece, Virginia Roach, seven step-grandchildren-Keith R. Rutledge, Randall S. Rutledge, Ted "Teddy" Geisert, Jr., SuzAnn Steinle, Linda Geisert, Patricia Scott, and Kathryn Murphy, a step-son-in-law, Ted Geisert, Sr., and many other relatives and good friends too numerous to list.
Of his many achievements, Curly was most proud of his service to his country in World War II and the Korean War, his skill as a mason, and his dedication to helping others, both in and out of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his church family at First Christian Church of Palestine. Curly will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The service honoring Curly's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Palestine, 113 E. Crawford Street. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held for friends and family at 10:00 am at the church. Curly will be laid to rest beside his beloved, Eunice, at Roselawn Park following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous of Palestine, the First Christian Church of Palestine, or a charity of your choice.
Of his many achievements, Curly was most proud of his service to his country in World War II and the Korean War, his skill as a mason, and his dedication to helping others, both in and out of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his church family at First Christian Church of Palestine. Curly will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The service honoring Curly's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Palestine, 113 E. Crawford Street. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held for friends and family at 10:00 am at the church. Curly will be laid to rest beside his beloved, Eunice, at Roselawn Park following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous of Palestine, the First Christian Church of Palestine, or a charity of your choice.
Coleman C. "Curly" Garner, the beloved bricklayer known to many in Palestine, was called to heaven on December 27, 2014, from Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, several days following emergency brain surgery. Curly was preceded in death by his two wives, Eunice Fitzgerald Garner and Michele Russell Garner, several siblings, and two step-daughters, Betty Jenkins and Wanda Geisert. He is survived by a sister, Fannie Lou Anderson, a niece, Virginia Roach, seven step-grandchildren-Keith R. Rutledge, Randall S. Rutledge, Ted "Teddy" Geisert, Jr., SuzAnn Steinle, Linda Geisert, Patricia Scott, and Kathryn Murphy, a step-son-in-law, Ted Geisert, Sr., and many other relatives and good friends too numerous to list.
Of his many achievements, Curly was most proud of his service to his country in World War II and the Korean War, his skill as a mason, and his dedication to helping others, both in and out of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his church family at First Christian Church of Palestine. Curly will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The service honoring Curly's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Palestine, 113 E. Crawford Street. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held for friends and family at 10:00 am at the church. Curly will be laid to rest beside his beloved, Eunice, at Roselawn Park following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous of Palestine, the First Christian Church of Palestine, or a charity of your choice.
Of his many achievements, Curly was most proud of his service to his country in World War II and the Korean War, his skill as a mason, and his dedication to helping others, both in and out of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his church family at First Christian Church of Palestine. Curly will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The service honoring Curly's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Palestine, 113 E. Crawford Street. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held for friends and family at 10:00 am at the church. Curly will be laid to rest beside his beloved, Eunice, at Roselawn Park following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous of Palestine, the First Christian Church of Palestine, or a charity of your choice.
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