Donald Duane Garman's Obituary
SERVICES – 2:00 pm Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Kirk Watson, officiating.
INTERMENT – Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
ARRANGEMENTS - Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
BIOGRAPHY – Duane was born on October 25, 1937 in Lelia Lake to Clarence and Juanita Garman. Duane married his wife Bennie, on November 2, 1958 in Quitaque. He lived in Clarendon for most of his life where he attended the First United Methodist Church, was a member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department for many years, an EMT, and a deputy reserve. Duane worked for GTE as a Switch Tech for 33 years. He enjoyed gardening, working on small engines, learning about history, and telling stories.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – His parents, his sister Derenda Garrett, and his niece Terri Neilson.
SURVIVORS – His wife; his sister, Oveta Nielsen of San Angelo; his daughter, Connie Debord and husband Scott of Amarillo; his son, Donny Garman and wife Barbara of Georgetown; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.
MEMORIALS – may be made to Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 364, Clarendon, Texas 79226.
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