Alan Gerald Radle died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the age of 61 in his office at Marlin, TX. Alan was born August 11, 1951 in Rosebud, TX. to Arthur (Otto) Radle and wife, Dorothy (Luker) Radle. He lived most of his life in Lott, TX. He attended Lott High School and graduated as valedictorian in 1969. Alan then went to McLennan Community College and transferred to Texas A&M. After the death of his father in 1971, he returned to Lott to run the family farm. Alan was a successful Rancher, farmer and businessman. In 1986, Alan started to work for H&R Block tax service. In 1995, he took over the franchise office in Marlin, TX from Ms. Barbara Hicks. Later, he expanded his offices to Mart, TX. Alan was also involved in the community with work for the Marlin Evening Lions Club, Meals-on-Wheels and several other community projects. He also, served as President of the Lott Chapter of Germania Insurance Co., until it merged with the Marlin Chapter in 2001. Alan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lott, TX. Serving as an Elder and Clerk of the Session for 26 years (1979-2005) He is survived by 2 brothers; Paul Radle and wife, Carol, of Hamilton, TX. and Mark Radle of Lott; nephew, Caleb Radle of Waco, TX.; niece, Bethany Radle of Houston, TX; and sister Barbara Radle of Austin, TX. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, Texas. Alan will lie in state Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Visitors are welcome from 8am to 8pm at Adams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lott, Texas c/o Sibyl Morris, 539 C.R. 408 @ Lott, TX. 76656.