Alan James Garmany, a longtime resident of Houston and Livingston, Texas, died on October 25 after a brief illness. He was born in Orlando, Florida to Mary C. Garmany and George P. Garmany, both of whom preceded him in death. During high school, the family moved to Laurel, Mississippi. He then attended Community College in Gulfport, Mississippi. Alan met Kathleen Frey Garmany, his wife of 48 years, while living on the Gulf Coast. Together they have one beloved son, John C. Garmany. He is also survived by two brothers, George (Beverly) and Robert {Maclovia) and grandchildren, Alexa, Adalyn and Adam Smoot.
In 1972 he started his career in the concrete industry at Hercules Concrete Pumping Company in Houston. In 1978, a move to Colorado had him working for Richard O'Brien Concrete Pumping Company. In the early 1980's, Alan started his own business, Cactus Concrete Pumping Company. He later started a franchise in 1997 with CRC of Texas, establishing himself as a very successful businessman. In Houston, he was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. In retirement, they moved to Livingston, Texas where he was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He loved his volunteer work at church with Noah's Helpers.
Alan was a generous, good-hearted man and he never met a person he didn't like. He loved traveling and spending time in nature, jokingly being called the Squirrel Whisperer and Yard Guy. His final days were spent in laughter, peace and a complete faith in his journey to heaven.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 2801 U.S. Hwy 190, Livingston, Texas with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held on a later date in New Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.D. Anderson's Lung Cancer Research
http://mdacc.convio.net/goto/garmany
Condolences(6)
David Oarisian
Houston, TX Friday, October 29, 2021 Alan was a great teacher and good man. It seemed he could find a bright side to any situation. It was easy to find yourself working hard for a cause he was behind.Lennie Bowens
Houston, TX Friday, October 29, 2021 Kathy - My prayers are with you and the family.Charles Pollard
Livingston, TX Friday, October 29, 2021 We joined the Methodist Church within a week of each other. Not long thereafter, Alan joined Noah’s Helpers. He was a great worker but but neither of us practiced “all work and no play.” With Alan in all circumstances, laughter was part of his fabric. Except when we counted Sunday cash.Sarah Young states that it is possible to be joyful with your Savior even in desperate circumstances. This was the witness I received from our last visit. Not really wanting to leave this earth and his much loved family BUT ready to be reunited with his loved ones in Heaven.
RIP our friend. And may God richly bless the family!
Ken & Sharon
Friendswood, TX Thursday, October 28, 2021 Alan was a good man. He lived a good life. Home with Jesus. Grieve with hope.Rosie Handy
Houston, TX Thursday, October 28, 2021 My sincere heartfelt condolences to Kathy and John. I know he will be missed by you all and other family members and friends.Janet Giordano
Houston, TX Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Prayers for the family