George Eldridge Harlan Sr.
George Eldridge Harlan Sr., 88, of Tow and formerly of Austin, died Aug. 5, 2010. He was born to William Steve and Martha Emily (Smith) Harlan on June 10, 1922, in Junction.
She grew up in Austin, Bee Cave and Woodlake where he was active in Future Farmers of America in school. He served in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines and the occupation force in Japan.
He guarded prisoners and was fired upon.
He married Billie Pearl Richardson Feb. 12, 1949, and settled in central Austin.
He retired from the city of Austin in 1994. He loved to barbecue and was a skilled woodworker. He was a member of the Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin where he was an usher, and was active in several other groups.
He was also a member of the Hill Country Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his children Dorothy Anderson, George Harlan Jr. and wife Terri, and Gordon Harlan and wife Verna; grandchildren Bret Anderson, Blake Anderson, Martin Macklin, Gene Macklin, Sandy Macklin, Shauna Thayer, Ryan Harlan, Leslie DesJardin, Lindsie Harlan, Misty Molina and Crystal Caffey-Young; great-grandchildren; and brothers Bud and Roy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; sister; and daughter Paula Macklin.
A visitation was Aug. 9 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008.
A funeral service is 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hyde Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Gardner officiating.
Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. An online guest register may be signed at www.putnamfunerals.com.