Harry Gargis Obituary
Harry was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Marines. He was a graduate of Colbert County High School, class of 1965, and a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church.
Harry was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Gargis.
He is survived by his mother, Lila Brown Gargis; his children, April Gargis (Josh Flood) and Derrick Gargis (Lisa); grandson Sam Gargis; brothers, Kenneth Gargis (Priscilla), Jackie Gargis (Diane), David E. Gargis (Julie), and Phil Gargis (Scarlotte); nine nephews, three nieces, 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Mike Gargis, Mark Gargis, Matt Gargis, Darrell Gargis, David Isaac Gargis, Evan Gargis, Patrick Gargis, Phillip Gargis and Parker Gargis.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Methodist Church, in Ford City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shady Grove Methodist Church.
Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia, is directing.
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June 22, 2009
TO THE GARGIS FAMILY: We were saddemed to hear about Harry. We know the feeling you all have and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.May God Bless.
Judy, Sheila, Doug, Steve and Gary Ledlow.
L.D Matlock
June 22, 2009
Derrick, so sorry to hear about your Dad! If we can help with anything, please give us a call.
Phyllis Sockwell
June 18, 2009
To the family of Harry Gargis.
Harry will always remain a sweet part of my life. I will miss him and I know that right now, your grief knows no boundaries. I pray for peace for the entire family and that it comes quickly.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Gargis-Sockwell
Employee's of Foodland Ford city
June 15, 2009
To Mrs.Gargis an Family,
We were so sorry to hear of harry's passing know that everyone here has you in there thoughts an prayers an may god be with you during this time..all our thoughts an love
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Royce, Etta, Chad, Kimberly and Vanessa "The Mask Krew"
June 15, 2009
Gargis Family,
Each of you are in our prayers. Harry was a special Soldier. He was loved by so many. May God keep you closer during this time.
D and L' s Diner STAFF
June 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sego
June 14, 2009
To our dear Gargis Family,
We were saddened to hear about Harry’s death this p.m. We are so sorry that we didn’t know in time to be with you last night or today. You are in our prayers.
We Love You,
The family of the late Jamie Sego,
Ann Sego, Mary Angel, Betty Vickery, Martha McDuff, and James Sego
June 14, 2009
To the Gargis family,We are so sorry to hear of Harry's passing.Are thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sarrow. Lynn, Christy and Dakota Coosenberry
RUSSELL(L.BUD) MARLAR
June 14, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Erica Jefferys
June 14, 2009
April & Derrick, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. If you guys need anything, please let us know. We love you!
Erica & Jeremy Jefferys
Brad Bradford
June 14, 2009
To all the Gargis Clan: I am thinking of each and all of you at this time. Memories of Harry and your family can never be taken away. Keep the faith. Brad Bradford
Keith & Ellen Davis
June 14, 2009
Derrick,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home
June 14, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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