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~Dudley Garrett~![]() YOAKUM: Dudley Wayne Garrett, age 88, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born October 22, 1936 in Yoakum to Dudley and Laudie Ray Garrett. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for over 35 years starting out as a switchman and ended up being a conductor. He was of the Baptist faith, who enjoyed gardening, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing, trips to Coushatta and keeping in contact with his close and distant family members. Survivors: wife of 69 years, Patsy Berry Garrett; daughters, Susan Wehmann (Mike), Kathleen Garrett (Ronnie) and Diana DeBord (Garland); grandchildren, Audrey Borges (Ruben), Whitney Stevens (Rick), Dustin DeBord (Ashlee), Meagan Bottoms (Brad) and Jason Roznovsky (Laura) along with 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; grandson, Clinton DeBord. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Turner officiating. Burial Yoakum Restland Cemetery. Pallbearers: Gary Ray, Tim Ray, Bill Garrett, Bobbie Fields, Roy Fred Garrett, Marcus Garrett, John Chumchal and Charles Chumchal. Honorary pallbearers: Dustin DeBord and Jason Roznovsky. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of South Texas. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |