Garlan Erwin

Garlan Erwin, born December 19, 1924 went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2007.

He was born in Frankston, Texas. Garlan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in World War II as a Seabee in the South Pacific. Mr. Erwin was a barber and co-owner of Abbots Barber shop for 53 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Joyce; sons, John Erwin and his wife Charlotte of Denton, Texas and Charles Erwin of Garland; grandsons, Michael and Mitchell Erwin of Denton; granddaughter, Brittany Erwin of Greenfield Indiana.

He is preceded in death by his parents Artee and Edith Erwin and brothers Claude Erwin and Ben “Shorty” Erwin.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Garland Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. interment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Information from The Jacksonville Daily Progress