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Garry Haralson Obituary
Garry was born Wednesday, August 1, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated Roosevelt High School and went to Texas Tech before returning to the farm in Acuff. He married Melva Jo "Jody" Meason on June 2, 1972. Garry started farming with his father when he was five years old and farming was his occupation as well as his passion. Garry did enjoy Hunting, attending and helping at the First Baptist Church in Idalou and spending time with his family. Garry was a Deacon at his church, a charter member and volunteer fire fighter at the Roosevelt Fire Department from 1976 to current time serving as Assistant Chief and served on the Acuff McClung Gin board. Garry retired from farming in 2014 after 42 years. He was a great role model for his children and a rock for his beloved wife, Jody.
Garry is survived by his wife, Melva Jo Haralson, a daughter, Kayla and husband Larry LeBlanc, two sons, Cecil and wife Debra Haralson and Kendall Haralson; sisters, Marva Jean Aune & Sherri and husband Randy Burk; and 7 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Imogene Haralson, and a sister, Cecilia Griffin.
A Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at First Baptist Church located at 102 E 7th Street Idalou, Texas 79329 with Philip Hilton & Vernon Rose officiating.
A Visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Friday, April 13, 2018 at Englunds Funeral Service, 1400 Woodrow RD, Slaton, TX 79364.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.englundsfuneralservices.com
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September 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
lizz
April 20, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that theres a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Delbert Cooper
April 13, 2018
Lifting you all in prayers at the news of Garry Don's passing. We are so very sorry. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Love, Delbert and Nancy Cooper
April 13, 2018
I will be praying for your family, for your comfort. I went to church with Garry Don and his family for many years growing up. They were and are wonderful people. God be with you all.
Kay Dunagan Altman
Rex & Nelva Smith
April 13, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you in this most difficult time. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
April 13, 2018
We are so very sorry about your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. God Bless you!
Robyn & Clay McLucas
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