OBITUARY
Charles Winston Garner
July 23, 1931 – April 28, 2013
Charles W Garner, Independent Insurance Agent, was born and raised in Jacksonville, Texas to Ed and Mamie Garner on July 23, 1931. Charles attended the local schools, graduating from Jacksonville High School in 1947, graduated from Lon Morris College and came to Austin to attend the University of Texas in 1950. With the advent of the Korean War, Charles joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and spent his military career as a permanent party at the USAF Officer Candidate School. He was discharged in 1954 and returned to the University of Texas where he graduated in 1955 in the first class for Insurance Majors. On December 23, 1955, he married Carole Jean Litzman. Charles and Carole lived in Austin all these years and raised two children, Charles Jr. (Chuck) and Cara Jane, who have given them four grandchildren, Courtney and Christine Garner of Austin, and Caroline and Chase Giles of The Woodlands. Charles, Carole, Chuck and Cara spent many good times traveling throughout the United States and Canada in their travel trailer, enjoying the beauty of America and allowing the children to experience the sites of this great country. Charles joined his father and brother in the insurance business from 1955 to present. For over a half of a century they have served with companies such as the Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. and The Travelers. He spent much time serving on Agent Advisory Councils. In 1982, his son Chuck joined Charles in Garner & Associates. In 2002, Charles joined his good friend, Jim Whorton, to establish the Garner-Whorton Agency where he continued to serve in a semi-retired status. Charles served many years as an elected member of the Travis County Board. He served on the Board of Directors of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas from 1992 to 1995. As a member of Kiwanis where he was awarded the Outstanding Kiwanian of the year Award in 1959 and in 1991 he was presented the Distinguished Service Award by the independent Insurance Agents of Austin where he served as President in 1984. Charles is survived by wife Carole of 57 years of marriage, son Chuck, and wife Paula, granddaughters Courtney and Christine Garner; daughter Cara Jane Giles and husband Gary and grandchildren, Caroline and Chase Giles; sisters Betty Sue Marinis of Midland, Texas, and Mary Louise Muirhead of Memphis, Tennessee. Charles, Carole and family have been active members if the Memorial United Methodist Church since 1957 where they both served in various capacities over the years. Charles requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 Berkman Drive, Austin, Texas 78723.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock until seven o’clock in the evening, on Tuesday, the 30th of April 2013, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
A memorial service will be conducted at 12 o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 1st of May 2013, at Memorial United Methodist Church, 6100 Berkman Drive, Austin, Texas 78723.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
Services
- Visitation Tuesday, April 30, 2013
- Memorial Service Wednesday, May 1, 2013
REMEMBERING
Charles Winston Garner
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RECEIVE UPDATESDenise Callahan
June 13, 2013
I just found out today that Charles passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Charles at Whorton Insurance in 2007 and 2008. He was a very special man and I enjoyed knowing him! I will always have a special place in my heart for him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Denise Callahan 6-13-13
June 4, 2013
CAROL, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. CHARLES WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED.
THOUGH WE HAVE NOT BEEN CLOSE IN RECENT YEARS. I HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF THE BEAUTY SHOP DAYS. LOSING SOMEONE SO DEAR IS VERY HARD. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Wanda Bates
May 9, 2013
Carole, Chuck, and Cara,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Charles. He was so helpful to me when I moved to Dallas in 1995 and needed to get car and home insurance. He took extra time to get me an appropriate policy and I appreciated all of his efforts. It was so nice to see you, Carole, and Charles, at Eric's memorial in September 2012. I know that was not an easy trip for you two. We will always be grateful to family members who were in Houston to celebrate Eric's life. Thank you and best wishes for the future.
Jan Muirhead
May 3, 2013
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON YOUR LOSS. CHARLES WAS A VERY SPECIAL MAN. WE REMEMBER YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
PATSY & LARRY ADELMAN, SAN ANTONIO, TX
May 3, 2013
We will miss you dearly Charles. You were always so sweet and helpful, and I will always remember that. -Meaghan Regier
Judy Devore
May 2, 2013
What a loss for our community. Charles was a wonderful gentleman, always working to help others.
Richard and Lana Michalski
May 1, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss of your father, God Bless your family!
Kim Hatchett
April 30, 2013
I knew Charles from work. Seeing all of the wonderful photo's in the gallery allowed me to see how much he enjoyed his family & his life throughout the years. He will be missed tremendously.
April 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many precious memories spending my childhood with the Garners. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Michele Weiss
Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret)
April 30, 2013
Thank you, Charles, for your service to our country.
Jimmy Balagia
April 30, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Garner. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful mentor/collegue when I first became involved in the IIAA. Our prayers are with the Garner family.
Mark Kolar
April 30, 2013
As a neighbor to Charles for so many years, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Old Town and the city of Austin has lost a wonderful man whose heart was as big as Texas. My thoughts and prayers with Carol and the whole family.
April 30, 2013
If my memory serves me correctly, I believe your Dad was very good friends with Paul Ferguson, who passed many years ago. I was married to Keith in the 70's and remember hearing Paul on the phone with your Dad many times 'solving the world's problems'. The two of them were best friends. Paul will welcome your Dad to Heaven and Friday his son, Keith. What a happy man he will be...and what fun they will have! So sorry however, for your familiy's loss....
Bess Roberts
April 29, 2013
What a fine gentleman. I always enjoyed seeing him and having opportunity to visit with him. He will be missed.
Barbara Marzean
April 29, 2013
Chuck and family, I am so sad to hear of your father's passing. He was a true icon in the Austin insurance community and he will be sorely missed. May you be comforted by your treasured memories of the wonderful life he lived. May he now Rest in Peace.
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