Garland Ray Haak, of Temple, formally of Marlin, died Saturday, February 7,2015, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 9, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Marlin. Chaplain Bruse Mercer will officiate. Mr. Haak was born June 16, 1932 in Marlin, Texas, son of Albert Charles and Pearl (Tull) Haak. He graduated from Marlin High School in 1949 and married the former Marlene Nix on August 31, 1951 in Marlin. Mr. Haak managed Haak Lumber Company in Marlin for 25 years. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Pamala Raye Haak; and a brother, Charles Haak Sr. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; a daughter, Deborah Lynn Haak of Abilene; a sister, Shirley Barrett of Waco; and serveral nieces and nephews.