Gary D. McCluskey
Gary D. McCluskey
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Mr. McCluskey was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and a member of First United Methodist Church in Russellville.<0x00A0>He was a member of Phil Campbell Masonic Lodge No. 880.<0x00A0>He worked for U.S. Reduction for several years, was a self-employed barber for 22 years and employed by Russellville Police Department as dispatcher.<0x00A0>He was a graduate of Russellville High School class of 1968.<0x00A0>He enjoyed playing music.
There will be a memorial service at 7 p.m. today at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, with Masonic rites.<0x00A0> Before the service, the family will receive friends for visitation from 5-7 p.m.
He leaves behind wife, Sheila McCluskey, Hackleburg; daughter, Heather D. McCluskey, Russellville; sister, Joyce Hagood and husband, Bill, Roxboro, N.C.; brothers, J.L. McCluskey, Russellville, Larry McCluskey and wife, Kathy, Florence; brother-in-law, Bill Hallmark, Florence; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Tammy Ward, Keith Morrow, David Longmire and many more; and faithful dog, Thor.
He was preceded in death by father, Lester McCluskey; mother, Lennie McCluskey; brother, Aron McCluskey; sister, Helen Hallmark; sister-in-law, Connie McCluskey; nephews, Larry Don McCluskey and Larry Kane McCluskey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, will be directing.
This obituary was originally published in the Florence Times Daily.
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Heather D McCluskey
July 5, 2022
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Heather D McCluskey
February 17, 2022
I came across this quote today and thought about daddy and me listening to John Prine.
"I guess I just process death differently than some folks. Realizing you're not going to see that person again is always the most difficult part about it. But that feeling settles, and then you are glad you had that person in your life, and then the happiness and the sadness get all swirled up inside you." - John Prine
Sheila, Heather, and Gary
Heather McCluskey
February 29, 2012
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Gary and Thor
Heather McCluskey
February 29, 2012
Bubbles, Gary, and Thor
Heather McCluskey
February 29, 2012
Heather and Gary (always laughing together)
Heather McCluskey
February 29, 2012
Debbie McCullough
July 16, 2009
Sheila , I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Martin
July 13, 2009
Sheila & Heather,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. "Tater" as I always called him was a special person. I will always remember his huge laugh and sense of humor. You are in my prayers.
Kay Williams Martin
Stanley McCluskey
July 11, 2009
I’m sorry to hear about Gary. With confidence I can say that the world is a better place because he lived - I know that I’m a better person because Gary lived. He impacted so many lives, and as always, the bigger the impact that one makes, the greater the void when they leave us. Shelia and Heather, please accept my condolences for big void that you are experiencing. You are in my prayers.
Carol and Robert Hester
July 9, 2009
Gary was a good friend to Robert Mack and me when we needed help after the fire--we'll always remember his kindness, his way with a joke, and his stories. Sheila, our thoughts are with you; Heather, stay strong--you know you're in our thoughts, too. We've lost a very unique and much loved person.
Phillis and Freddie Johnson
July 9, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Roger & Jean Cassel
July 9, 2009
We're so sorry to hear about Gary and shocked too because we didn't realize that he was sick. He was one fine and sweet person who never failed to speak to us whenever he saw us. We hope his family will find comfort knowing that Gary's fine now.
Jennifer Palmer
July 9, 2009
Sheila,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please, please let me know of anything I can do during your time of need.
Kim Quinn-Gaisser
July 9, 2009
Sheila,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles McCluskey
July 9, 2009
So sorry to hear about Gary.You have my condolences.May God be with you
Steve & Nancy Hester
July 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 9, 2009
Sheila, sorry for your loss. Thinking about you at this time.
Rita Taff Martin
Heather & Kurtis Poore
July 9, 2009
Heather,
You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers through this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing he is in a better place.
July 9, 2009
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