Garland Thomas Montfort Jr.

Garland Thomas Montfort, Jr was born in Corsicana, to Garland Thomas Montfort, Sr and Mary Emma Madewell Montfort on January 4,1960. Thomas went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025, with his daughters by his side at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Thomas is preceded in death by his father Garland Thomas Montfort, Sr, grandson David Bennett, US Army and both maternal and fraternal grandparents. He is survived by significant other Carla Hime of Girard, KS, daughters Christi and husband John Tucker of Kerens and Holli and husband Phillip Bennett of Kerens mother Mary Emma Montfort of Corsicana and sister Tammie and husband James McWhorter of Corsicana, Niece Ericka Kinkade, grandchildren Cal Tucker and Abby, Zack Tucker, Dusty Spence Jr, Aaron Spence, Brooklynn Bennett US Navy and Tayelar Bennett, Great Granddaughter Harper and another on the way. Great nephews and niece Kolby, Keller and Kailey Kinkade. And many friends and extended family. Thomas, lovingly known by many as “Roadrunner,” had a lifelong passion for trucking. He spent countless years on the open road, traveling from state to state—there’s hardly a place he didn’t see. The hum of the highway was often accompanied by the voices of his favorite bands, including George Strait, Ted Nugent, and Bob Seger, who kept him company on his journeys. Thomas will be remembered for his love of the open road, his hard work, and the way he could always make people smile with his stories and laughter. To his family, he was more than a trucker—he was a father, son, brother, and Papa whose love and presence will be deeply missed. Though his journey on this earth has come to an end, his memory will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. During a break from trucking, Thomas put his skills and knowledge to work as an ASE-certified mechanic, a trade in which he excelled for many years. His dedication to both the road and his craft left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He loved cooking, canning, making his mommas hot sauce, jellies and the best peach ice cream!! In the last few years, he has taking on a new hobby of wood working. Pallbearers will be Glen “Rat” Ratliff, Ricky Gilliam, Paul Flanagan, Gene Grace, Jackie Grace and Kim Boales. Visitation will be Friday September 5, 2025, 6-8PM and service Saturday September 6, 2025, at 10AM at Griffin Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Graveside to follow at Prairie Point in Bazette.

Garland Thomas Montfort Jr.

January 4, 1960 - August 25, 2025