Gary was a 1968 graduate of Basehor Kansas High School. After high school he served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Gary was a Vietnam Veteran. He returned to Kansas City for a time and later lived in the state of Texas before moving back to Schell City where he has resided for the past 20 years.
Gary is survived by a sister, Pam Carpenter, Statesville, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, John Vaughn, Nevada, MO; and close friend, Charles Sumner, El Dorado Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judy Vaughn; and brothers, Michael and Leroy.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
