Garland was born in Dennis, TX. He grew up in Fort Worth, graduating from Northside High School and attending TCU.
He met Annette Moore in 1956 and they married in June, 1957. They recently celebrated their long and happy marriage of 62 years.
Garland opened Parks Motor Co. after serving a stint in the Army. After 35 Years in the car business, he retired. Garland and Annette spent the many years that followed traveling together and enjoying fun trips with family and friends.
He was a kind and fun-loving man. He loved music, dancing, bird-watching, reading, traveling and, most of all, his family. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Parks; daughter Terri Gossett and husband, Jeff; grandson Bradley Minor and wife, Lindsay; grandson Matthew Minor; and great-grandchildren Caroline and Charlie.
