William Cecil ""W.C."" Garver

1935 - 2023

William Cecil ""W.C."" Garver obituary, 1935-2023, Big Spring, TX

William Cecil ""W.C."" Garver

1935 - 2023

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

William Garver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 3 to May 4, 2023.
William Cecil "W.C." Garver, 88, Of Crosbyton passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23, 1935, in Big Spring to William Clayton Garver and Willie McElroy Garver. He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Air force and the Marines. He married Joan Bodman April 21, 1957 in Glendale, Calif. W.C. was a retired barber. Prior to that, he was a truck driver for several years, and was the former owner and operator of Snyder Iron and Metal in Snyder. He loved his dogs, gardening, travelling with Joan and going to casinos. W.C. is survived by his wife, Joan Garver of Crosbyton; Son, Robert and Katrina Garver of Lake Butler, Fla.; Daughter, Roseann and Benjie Smith of Crosbyton; Sister, Patricia Sumerau of Jacksonville, Ark. Seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Son, David Garver; grandson, Michael Birmelin; Sisters, Carolyn Garver, Sue Eichelsderfer and June Mayhall; and brother, Robert Earl Garver. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Crosbyton Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Crosbyton with the Rev. David Belk officiating.

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Sylvia Paris

May 8, 2023

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Kim

May 4, 2023

I´m sorry Joan and family of the passing of W.C. I have many fond memories of working with him and Herman, Nell, Marty and John at the Downtowner barber shop. We had lots of good memories and laughs. W.C was a good friend and a good man. Herman and him have lots of catching up to do .

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