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On December 24th, Gary left this part of his journey to complete his pathway home. At the age of 66 years old, Gary was a lifelong citizen of Lake Jackson. He graduated Brazosport HighSchool, attended Brazosport College, and later became a Rig Operator for U.S. Contractors in Freeport, Texas.
Gary was an avid baseball player, which he dearly loved. His favorite pastime was watching Texas Longhorns football. At the age of 8, his best friend’s father gave him the nickname “Bevo”.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Winnie Gatlin of Lake Jackson.
Gary is survived by his wife, of 37 years, Kathy, of Lake Jackson. He is also survived by his brother, Jeff and wife, Jennifer, of Katy; his sister, Lisa Swift and husband, Bruce, of Sweeny; and sister, Tonya Timaeus and husband, Eric, of Richwood.
Gary is also survived by the family of his daughter, Karmen Hice and husband, Jeff of Pasadena, Maryland; and the family of his son, Ryan and wife, Jisele of Spring, Texas. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, along with their families.
Visitation will be Friday, December 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. His funeral will be held on Saturday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m., both at Lakewood Funeral Home.
Gary’s uncle, Ed Gatlin, will be officiating the service. Pallbearers will be Bruce Swift, James Kubala, Scott Swift, Matt Miller, Mitchell Meshell, Charles Sandross, Trevor Palmer and Joshua (Ty) Roberts.
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George Lee Johnson
I first met Gary when we were about 14, we were always friends whenever we met. I remember when he fell at one of our reunions while he had his hand on my shoulder, he bleed badly. God bless him,Sven Ruthstrom
I will miss you my friend! RIP Gary!
Sven
Grover Smith
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Gary was a friend that always had high energy, great attitude with a freindly smile and laugh.
Prayers and sincere condolences to his family.
Bami (Bellamy) Taylor (Hoffman)
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing.
Lola McCLANAHAN (Lucke)
Deepest sympathies to Gary's family and friends. I know he will be missed.
Larry Thompson
So sad to hear Gary's passing. I knew Gary as far as I can remember back in the old days at LJ. I would run into Gary from time to time over the past few years and he was always the same old Bevo we all knew as a great friend.
Prayers for his family.