Garland Douglas Brister passed from this life on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Jean Brister of DeRidder, LA; sons, Gene Brister (Elaine), Danny Brister and Kinney Brister, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Joyce Brister, Connie Joshlin (Joe), all of DeRidder, LA; sister, Evelyn Vance of McClure, OH; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Those preceding him in death are his parents, Patrick and Addie Brister and many brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 3:00 PM at the First Pentecostal Church in DeRidder, LA.  Burial will follow at Whitaker Cemetery, DeRidder, LA.