The Herald Democrat
June 3, 2011

SHERMAN - Graveside services for Lily Fay Culwell Harlan were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Friendship Cemetery. Services were conducted by Chaplin Sheryl Myers under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. Mrs. Harlan, 96, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Texoma Healthcare Center. She was born June 20, 1914 in Avoca (Jones County), to Hugh Ed and Ermine Amanda (Beatty) Culwell. She graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1932. On October 28, 1936 in the home of her parents in Avoca, she married E. V. Harlan, Jr.
The Harlans moved to Sherman in November 1947 with their three sons. Mrs. Harlan began her career in retail sales at Coleman Shoes where she was employed for 14 years. From there she went on to work at Bratton's Store for Men for four years. The last 10 years of her career she spent working at the Vogue. As a young girl she joined the Methodist church and after moving to Sherman, became a member of Friendship United Methodist Church.
Survivors are sons Vernon Harlan and wife Peggy; Jerry Harlan and wife Debbie; and Melvin Harlan and friend Kaye Black. Grandchildren include Mary Martha Russell and husband Paul; Don Harlan and wife Lee; E.V. Harlan III and wife Kerry; Matt Harlan and wife Darlyne; and Scott Harlan; 10 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Ira Culwell and George Culwell; sisters Mary Ruth Worsham, Lois Winberry, Naomi Campbell, and Maureta Tupper; grandson Mike Harlan; and special niece Wanda Fay Doerfer.
If desired memorials may be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County, 505 W. Center St., Sherman, TX 75090.

The Herald Democrat
July 18, 2012

SHERMAN - Services for Jerry Harmon Harlan were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Western Heights Church of Christ in Sherman with Danny Huntsman officiating. Interment followed at Friendship Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Marshall Skiles, Wayne McCarley, Mark Akins, Buck Bennett, Mike Fallon, Doug Lamb.
If desired please make donations of books to Elementary Schools in Southmayd in Jerry Harmon Harlan's memory.

Jerry Harmon Harlan – born June 10, 1939 in Goree, Texas to Eleazer Vernon Harlan, Jr. and Lily Faye Culwell Harlan.
The family moved to Southmayd, Sherman in 1947. Jerry attended Southmayd Schools and graduated Salutatorian with honors in 1957. He was a member of Friendship Methodist Church.
Jerry married Mary Elliott of Sherman in 1959, and they had two children, Don and Mary Martha, who blessed him with four grandchildren.
He attended Austin College from 1957 – 1960, and earned a B.S. degree in business from East Texas State University in 1962.
Jerry attended Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. Jerry began his career in banking in 1962-67 as V.P. of Grayson State Bank. In 1967-73, as Owner and Manager of Sherman Implement Company, a John Deere dealership. From 1971-73, Jerry was V.P. of Howe State Bank, and in 1973 became the President and Director of Howe State Bank. Jerry retired from banking and worked with George Bradley, Inc. from 1980-89. Throughout his career in banking, Jerry was also a farmer and cattle rancher since the 1960's.
Jerry went to work for his dear friend, Wayne McCarley, as Vice President and Sales Executive for M & M Grouting, Inc. in 1989, retiring January 2012.
Jerry met Deborah Huntsman on December 4, 1999 and they were married on February 26, 2001. Together they had a family of 5 children and 15 grandchildren. Jerry adored his family. His son, Don, was his best friend. Deborah traveled any time she could with Jerry, and they had many pleasure trips. Travel was a huge part of Jerry's life. Working at M & M, Wayne and Jerry, together with their crews traveled to many parts of the world. He and Wayne went through everything from monsoon rains to natural disasters as in the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. This and their many travels brought all who knew him many stories and tales. Jerry loved to tell of his adventures whether they be from working or just pleasure trips. Jerry and his friends made many bike rides together too. His most favorite of all though, were trips he shared with his son, Don.
Jerry was a giver, whether gas or money for someone in need, or advice or mentoring to anyone that asked, or teaching grandkids to swim or fish. He loved sharing anything he could. He was loved by co-workers, customers, friends and family. His passing will leave a void no other could ever fill.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, E.V. Harlan, Jr. & Lily Faye Culwell Harlan; wife Mary Elliott Harlan.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Harlan of Sherman; son, Don Elliott Harlan and wife, Lee Harlan of Denison; granddaughters, Catie and Sarah Harlan; and grandson Jamie Butler; daughter, Mary Martha Russell and husband, Paul Russell, Plano; and grandsons Michael and Christopher; step-children, Joey Welch and wife Melissa of Sherman; grandsons, Justin, Darren, Matthew; granddaughters Elizabeth and Emily; Tiffany Lux and husband Ryan of Sherman; granddaughters, Kelsey, Ava and Atley and grandson, Chance; and Greg Bader of Sherman; grandson, Kason. Brothers, Vernon Harlan and wife Peggy; and Melvin Harlan; sister-in-law Bobbie Alberding and husband. Jack.