It is with deep sadness to report that my friend and classmate is no longer on our physical plane.  
Gary Andrews made the journey, to which we all have a debt, to be with his Lord.

Wasn't that long ago my little girl came home crying and said that a guy named Logan had run her off the road on her bike.  She was skinned and bruised.  I headed out the door with bent determination to have a strong talk with this "Logan" character much the same as my grandmother did when someone hoyt me as as preschooler.  I get over to Logan Andrews' house and discover Gary is his dad and we hadn't seen each other since high school.  I don't know what was going through Gary's or Logan's head as I was conducting my speech about how we guys are supposed to treat the girls in our lives but it must have been ok because I came away without getting my butt whipped!  
Logan seemed to understand where I was coming from and I believe Gary was ok with me handling the situation without raising my voice and thus making it a teachable moment.
Then it was on! (A twenty year friendship)!  
Gary and I marvelled at our parallel paths and found although he did auto mechanics and I did AC mechanics, the basics are the same.  We had a whole lot in common.  I was able to see the soft side of Gary, molded that way through the love of his family.
It was three or four weeks ago when Gary called me to ask me if I wanted that teaching job at Lincoln Tech. He said now is the time, if I want it.  I declined saying that I have different plans now and besides, if he was retiring, I wouldn't do it anyway.
We promised lunch sometime soon so I set an alarm on my iPhone calendar to remind me every day to go see him.  Within a week I found myself in the hospital and not keeping my appointments for two more.  I was released from my bondage Friday evening and before making many plans, Gary was released from his.

Let your prayers be for Gary's family as they share this tremendous burden and help them to be strong to get through this.

Robert Worcester

His Obit:

Gary Lee Andrews, 63, of Arlington Texas passed away Saturday February 14, 2015 at his home battling cancer. 

The funeral was held at Moore Funeral Home on February 17, 2015 and was followed by the interment at Macomb Cemetery in Collinsville Texas.

He was born November 19, 1951 in Dallas Texas to parents Leo & Harlleen Andrews. Gary worked for Lincoln Tech in Arlington for the last 15 years as an instructor/supervisor. He was known as a very hardworking and dedicated teacher who made a difference in the lives of students he worked with. As a leader, students and co-workers sought him out for advice due to his ability to listen to them and seek creative ways to resolve challenges. He cared about his students both in the classroom and outside the classroom and went above and beyond to help make them successful. He was inspiration to his co-workers and his legacy will be the lives he affected through his work at Lincoln Tech. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with family on the farm in Whitesboro Texas.

Gary is survived by his father, Leo Andrews & sisters, Sheryl Nottingham & Tracy Masson of Whitesboro Texas. He was blessed with children, Melissa Andrews of Grand Prairie Texas, Christopher Andrews & Daughter In-Law Claudia Andrews of Fort Worth Texas, Logan Andrews of Arlington Texas, Briana Andrews & Cara Lilly both of Dallas Texas. He loved his grandchildren which include Ben Ford of Grand Prairie Texas, Anthony & Austin Andrews of Fort Worth Texas, Hayden & Bryson Andrews of Arlington Texas. He will be missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lincoln Tech in Arlington Texas to establish a scholarship for deserving students in remembrance of Gary Andrews.