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Gary Dee Wingo
February 4, 1947 - April 11, 2013
Gary Dee Wingo, passed away April 11, 2013, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born February 4, 1947 in Wichita Falls to Ira Dee Wingo and Sue Anderson.
A 1965 graduate of Monahans High School, he was #21 on the football team where he received Honorable Mention All District his Senior year. Gary was an outstanding sprinter on the Lobo Track Team where he earned All District honors and was a member of the State Finalist Sprint Relay Team.
Gary earned a BA in Political Science from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls in 1977. He earned a Masters in Psychology from Regis University, Denver, Colorado in 1997.
Gary Dee Wingo began his lifelong career as an artist in 1968. As a artist of Cherokee descent, his paintings depict the spirtuality and mythology of the American Indian and the Old West. Many of the settings for his paintings came from the places he lived and worked including Wyoming and Colorado. His work can be viewed on his website...ART By GARY DEE. Gary's Portfolio of Paintings, Photography, and Native American Clothing Designs are featured in a U-Tube Video which can viewed at Gary Dee Wingo's Painting Portfolio.
Gary is survived by his mother Sue Wingo of Wichita Falls, his son, Gary Dee Wingo II of Denver, Colorado, daughter Charlsy Garalei of Littleton, Colorado, brother Dennis Wingo, sister Nancy Ridley, three grand children, Alexander, Gary Dee III and Savanah and his faithful companion Caddy. He was preceeded in death by his father Ira Dee Wingo.
Online Obituary and Guest Book at Lunns Colonial Funeral Home, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gary's Mother's address: Sue Wingo, 5100 Kell West Blvd. A202, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Gary's Sister's address: Nancy Ridley, 4650 Balboa Drive, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
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Gary's last Message on the Website
Posted on his Birthday...February 4, 2013
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Gary Wingo
Thanks, everyone, for your well wishes! It is so nice to hear from old friends. I keep all of the sweet memories of my times with you very close to my heart.
It seems that each day brings strange new experiences for which I had never planned. It's amazing how life does that for us, isn't it? May all of your days be an adventure as well and God bless you all.
Wingo :-)
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Mike Smith
It's difficult to comprehend Gary's passing.... this is the first I've heard of it..... but none the less, I'm sorry to hear it.... we are losing far too many of our number....... it's like being back in Vietnam.
My favorite memory of Gary was when we were playing a football game once I don't even remember against who I think it was in Junior High and I use to pull out of the line(pulling guard) and run around the end blocking for him and or Herbert Zerbel or whoever was carrying. Of course Wingo and Zerbel were lightning fast so as soon as I took out the end or linebacker or whoever was there many times they were gone for a long run.
This particular occasion Gary had been carrying the ball alot and had sustained some fairly intense hits. One of which must of gave him a slight concussion because when he came over and set back down on the bench by me he pulled off his helmet and looked kinda confused and I ask him if he was alright and he said "where are we?", in a little while he said "who we playing?" ,that went on for awhile............ I'll never forget it.
Personally I always liked Gary Dee and thought alot of him as I'm sure we all did. May he rest in peace!
Mike Smith 65' er
Binnie Relaford (Costantino)
So very sad to hear about Gary's passing and such a shock. I agree with Mike Smith that way too many of our classmates have left us. Makes one really stop and think about our priorities at this stage in our life. Everyday is a gift.
I remember that Gary was in my biology class. I sat at a table with Gary and Sam Massey. They use to have great fun in making me be the one to dissect whatever. Quite entertaining.
Gary was one of the good guys. A great human being. Gone from us far too soon.
Binnie Relaford Costantino
Carolyn Davis (Kirby)
I was so shocked to hear about Gary's passing! He was always full of life and never seemed too full of himself, even though he was very handsome, popular and a great athlete. I remember that he lived next door to Ann Loftin and she and I would visit him sometimes. I remember how excited we were when Gary moved to Monahans and displayed his amazing speed. He was really an asset to the Loboes football team and to track as well. It seems like way too many of our classmates are in bad health or have passed away. Makes you glad that you are as healthy as you are. We all need to hang in there and be sure and make it to the 50th reunion in Monahans.
I agree with Bennie--he and many others are gone too soon! Rest in Peace, Gary! You will be remembered!
Carol Ann Baker (Adams)
What do you say when a part of your life is gone……Thanks for the memories, Gary. May your heart be filled with joy and may you be surrounded by love.
Dianne Scott 1966 (Borders)
Gary was my first love and he will forever have a special place in my heart. God, hold him close, we will miss him...
Dianne (Scott) Borders
Janie White (Michalik)
What a shock when I heard about Gary's passing. I know he is "looking down" on us and saying, "Have a good time for me". Gary, you're so missed.