Thomas Garner

Tom was born on February 27, 1929 in Winfield, Texas. Tom served in the US Air Force when he met and married Ruth Struss on April 19, 1953. Tom graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in 1954. He was a charter member of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, and was an active deacon for many years. Tom was lifelong Rotarian and served as President of Fair Park Rotary Club. Tom was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant for over 60 years in public practice. Tom enjoyed serving his clients and community.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Judson Garner and Zelda Tucker, and his wife of 64 years, Ruth Garner. Tom is survived by his daughter, Susan Garner of Dallas and son Dan Garner of Mexia, TX, 5 grand children, 3 grand stepchildren, 7 great grand children, 5 great grand stepchildren, and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 13th at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228. Visitation at 1:00pm, funeral services at 2:00pm, and welcome reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church Building Fund.