Garland Head

1934 - 2015

Garland Head obituary, 1934-2015, Dallas, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

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Garland Head Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 31, 2015.

Garland Head passed away with his family by his side on March 25 from complications due to a lengthy illness. Garland was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a loyal and true friend. He was born in Waco, Texas on October 10, 1934, the only child of Marguerite and Robert G. Head, Sr. After graduating from John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, Garland attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance. It was at this time that he forged a life-long love of UT and Longhorn football.

Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army Corps in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1961. Later that year, he moved to Dallas with his young family, remaining a Dallas resident until his passing.

Garland was awarded his CPA certificate in 1971, and embarked on a career with the First National Bank in Dallas. It was here that he met many of his life-long friends. While at the bank, he served as Vice President, Manager of Tax and Risk Management and later Manager of the Leveraged Leasing Department. By 1977, he established a private practice as a CPA/Financial Consultant with clients in Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Many of these clients became good friends, as he continued his practice until the end of his life.

An avid outdoor sportsman, Garland enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing, and he cherished these times with his good friends and family.

Garland is survived by his wife of 20 years, Janice Head of Dallas. Survivors also include three children from his first marriage to Kathryn Head of Arlington: daughter Carol DeMatteo (Ed) of Flower Mound, son Robert Head (Craig Waldo) of San Francisco, daughter Susan Zeff (Joel) of Coppell. Also surviving are his second wife Pamela Reeves of Mineola and their son Brandon Head of Grapevine. Survivors also include his grandchildren Isabella and Zander Zeff of Coppell. Garland also leaves behind many dear friends whom he considered part of his extended family. All will miss his quick wit, funny stories, dry humor and generosity.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

If desired, a charitable contribution may be made in Garland's name to either the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Fund or the American Cancer Society.

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March 25, 2020

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Susan Milam

For many years, Garland was my brother-in-law. After he and my sister Pam divorced, I would refer to him as "Garland, my favorite exbrother-in-law." It got to where I would say, "Garland" and people would say, "Your favorite ex-brother-in-law."

There are only five men I would class as anywhere close to my sainted father. Garland is one of those five men. He was smart, funny, and generous, and one could count on him in good times and in bad. I didn't see him much in the years before his passing, but there is still a Garland sized hole in my life left by the passing of "my favorite ex-brother-in-law."

April 5, 2015

Cecelia Heinrich

I am so sorry to learn of Garland's death. May he rest in peace, and in the hearts of his family and friends may they also remember a life well lived.

April 3, 2015

Charles Rorie

I knew Garland extremely well, especially during his UT undergraduate days at the Brunette House where we lived and ate in those years. He was always fun to be around and a good friend.

April 2, 2015

Doreen Manley

I will miss this wonderful southern gentleman. I'll never forget when I met my neighbor with his easy smile and friendly hand shake.

April 2, 2015

Susan Milam

A fine, decent and generous old school gentleman who made an indelible positive impression on my life. My heart grieves his passing.
RIP, Garland.

April 1, 2015

Frances Hart-James

Hail fellow, well met.....

April 1, 2015

David and Teri Yeargan

Garland was a fine friend, great neighbor and the best joke teller. We will miss him greatly.

March 31, 2015

Reg Connor

He will be missed.

March 31, 2015

Eddie DeMatteo

I'm going to miss my father-in-law. He always found time to take me fishing and even took me on my first dove hunt. I'll miss the holiday gatherings and family time together, or just sitting and talking baseball or having a good meal together. Garland, you filled a hole in my life that was more than a friendship; you were a good father to me. You are now enjoying eternal bliss with our heavenly Father through the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I'll see you in the sweet bye and bye.

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