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Gary Conley Obituary

Gary Conley
Fort Valley, GA- – Gary Conley, 73, died Sunday, January 15, 2017. Services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church, 1502 Knoxville Street in Fort Valley, with Rev. Bryan McPherson officiating. Family will greet friends from 1:00PM until service time at Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Born in Hueysville, KY to the late Baird and Emogene Kinney Conley, Gary worked for 5 years in Saudi Arabia with Tumpane Import/Export Company and later was a truck driver for Perdue Trucking for 32 years. He was very active in Jaycees in Lake City, FL, Warner Robins, and Cordele. Gary was an active member of Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church where he participated in Show-Me Men's Sunday School, Choir, and Wilder's Garage Mens Bible Study and volunteered to help where ever needed. He also loved fishing, boating, and camping.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Fran Railey Conley; son, Stephen Vines (Robyn) of Lakeland FL; sister, Caren Burkett (Jerry) of Forsyth; brother, Michael Conley (Kim) of Jackson; sister in law, Lois Railey, two granddaughters, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved pet, "Simon". He is preceded in death by a stepson, Ricky Reynolds.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church, 1502 Knoxville Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 or to Pine Point Hospice, 6261 Peake Road, Macon GA 31210. Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley is in charge of arrangements.


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Published by The Telegraph on Jan. 16, 2017.
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Francis,
So sorry you are walking this path of grief.To lose your husband who was also you best friend is like losing half of your life. That is how I felt when mine passed away and the only thing that got me through it was, to remember God makes no mistakes and his timing is perfect. My prayers are among the many being lifted for you at this time.

Nell Chapman

January 21, 2017

Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you. This account in the Bible was written to give us hope. Rom. 15:4

January 18, 2017

My dear sweet Francis, my thoughts are with you at this time. I would be there today for you but I don't drive and just had back surgery. Francis you and Gary were like me our lives were alot alike and then we found our Heavenly Father. You are in pain, you don't know what to do, you are numb. Its not going to help now but just know that Gary is with our Heavenly Father in Paradise and he is in no more pain. God is with you too. He will see you through and guide you. Gary always had that beautiful smile of his every time I saw him. You like me again found your best friend, soul mate and love of your life. We are Blessed. If you need me call me. I loved Gary and you know I love you as you were one of the first ones our family met when we moved here when I was 5. Just always keep our Lord and Savior and God in your heart and mind. Think of those awesome memories of you and Gary. God Speed to you Gary.

Susie Booth-Padgett

January 17, 2017

Fran our deepest sympathies to you. Mr Gary was a one of a kind and will be so missed by all of us here at Gilmer. Our prayers go out to you during this time.

Julie & Ernie Barefoot

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January 16, 2017

Frances, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will be lost without him but he will always be looking after you. Prayers for you and the family. Love you. Lanelle Brantley

January 16, 2017

Fran I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I will always remember that sweet smile. Love you, Cathy Hatchett

January 16, 2017

May the love of God continue to be with the family,may He look kindly upon your recent loss..

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