Gary E. Ness, 75, of Chardon, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at UH Geauga Community Medical Center in Chardon. Born Feb. 5, 1946, in Painesville, he had lived in Madison for 45 years before moving to Geauga County seven months ago. Gary was a member of Freedom Assembly of God and the NRA. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and camping. He loved the Browns and Buckeyes, but most of all he cherished his family. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Jeanne L. (nee Lewis) Ness; loving father of Tim W. (Beverly) Ness, Trisha M. (Travis) Jantz, Tracy M. (Bruce) Hanson, Terry W. (Kellie) Ness, Todd J. (Mary) Ness and Trevor P. Ness, U.S.N.; cherished grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of nine and one on-the-way; dear brother of Denny Ness, Ronny (Sandy) Ness, David (Connie) Ness, Vickie Hilliard and Bonny Steele; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Lester W. and Audrey (nee Lockwood) Ness; and brother, Michael Ness. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Freedom Assembly of God, 5420 W. Heisley Road, Mentor, with a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.