Garlan Gudger, Sr., second from right, with, left to right, daughters Joy Barker and Jill Howell, wife Dot and son Garlan Gudger, Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Gudger family)
CULLMAN – Dr. Garlan Gudger, Sr., 75, founder of Southern Accents Architectural Antiques, passed away Monday afternoon at his home. The announcement was made at tonight's Cullman City Council meeting.
"We are blessed because God let him be here and not in a hospital," a family member told The Tribune.
Dr. Gudger was also a coach and an educator. He has a place in the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame and was the dean of students at Wallace State for 23 years. His son, Garlan Jr., is Cullman City Council president and a candidate for the Alabama Senate.
Look for a feature story on Dr. Gudger's life and legacy in the coming days.
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