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John Bernard Gary

1925 - 2008

BORN

1925

DIED

2008

John Gary Obituary

John Bernard Gary, 83, of Natural Bridge, and formerly of Chicago, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial 2 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

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Pam Fitzgerald Clemmer

August 19, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Gary are family to me and I will miss him greatly. I have worked know them for many years and have a great respect for them. Your memory will forever be in my heart and thoughts. Thank you for touching my life the way you have.

Jennifer Hebner

August 19, 2008

Papa, thank you for the wonderful memories that you have left with me. You will remain in my heart and the hearts of all who knew you. Your legacy will go on. Go Irish!! Play like a champion today!!!! Love you always and forever. Jennifer

LINDA NICELY

August 17, 2008

THE GARY FAMILY;
JOHN WAS A KIND, GENEROUS AND
WONDERFUL PERSON. I KNOW HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE
FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

Mike Sullivan

August 16, 2008

The Gary Family,
It has been about eight years since I visited Uncle Jack and I will always cherish those couple of days with him and Aunt Marilyn. I will always remember the stories he told me about my mom and his childhood. Go Irish!

Our prayers are with you,

Bonnie Newcomb

August 15, 2008

Marilyn
I know you will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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