Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Jan 12, 1946 - May 22, 2024
Just don't seem right somehow that old Gary Lee's been taken from us. He was a good old boy, who had a knack for making folks feel they was welcome to sit and talk awhile. He loved to talk about sports, barbecue, travel, Texas weather, lawn maintenance and tv westerns. We all will miss old Gary, and hope his family will be blessed and comforted through this troubled time of mourning.
Clayton Tomlinson
January 08, 2025 | Gainesville, TX | Friend
I have known Gary all my life since i was little. He and my dad Dale Weakley were friends. I last saw Gary when he paid his respects at my dads funeral a couple of years ago. He gave me the biggest and longest hug just like my dad used to give me. It meant a lot to me that he knew i needed that hug.
Erik Gould
October 10, 2024 | Haslet, TX | Friend
Lynnette Ross
Lynnette Ross
October 08, 2024 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
MISS YOU GARY HAD FUN TIMES ON GOLF COURSE
Smith Rick
October 01, 2024 | WICHITA FALLS
It was such an honor to be able to work with and know Gary. He always had time to say hello and chat. He was always upbeat and happy. Gary, you are missed.
Deanna Tofte
September 29, 2024 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
Im sorry for your loss, heaven has gained another angel. He was such a blessing to me.
Michelle Hutson
September 29, 2024 | Wichita Falls
Thank you for your military service in Vietnam. Semper Fi
Grateful Nation
September 28, 2024
I met Gary when he started at the police dept. We would always have to take a little time and visit. I really enjoyed talking to him. I actually retired before he left and I would see him every so often. Gary thought a lot about his family. Sure sorry to hear about him passing away. He was a great guy. I'll miss him.
Dale ROSDHAL
September 27, 2024 | Iowa Park, TX | Friend
Mr Tumey was one of the first people I met when I got stationed at Sheppard AFB as young Airman Firefighter. He was someone I looked up to. He taught me so much about Firefighting and life in general. He was a mentor to me and I will never forget the things I learned from him. Godspeed Mr Gary Tumey.
Michael Moore
September 27, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
Gary Lee Tumey, 78, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away in Dallas, Texas on May 22, 2024.
Gary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12,1946 to Harlan and Grace Tumey. He was one of five children. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam and reached the rank of Sergeant during his military career. He then moved to Oklahoma and worked as a Military Police officer. Following his military service, he became a firefighter in Fredrick, Oklahoma. From Fredrick he moved to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls where he obtained the rank of Captain and continued his 32 year firefighting career. While living in Wichita Falls, he was a volunteer with Wichita West Volunteer Fire Department for over 15 years and continued to help train when asked. He was also a Sentinel with the Wichita Falls Police Department.Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Stephen Tumey and sisters Sharon Settergren and Shirley Tumey. He is survived by his sister Rosemary Green, as well as his children, Greg Tumey and wife Leslie, Amber Tumey, Harla Enzenauer, Amanda Sosolik, Beau Johnson and Michelle Johnson. Grandchildren, Peyton Rushing and wife, Katie, Brady and Cameron Hardegree, Grant, Gracelyn and Leyton Tumey, Garin Tumey and wife Ashley Burkhalter, Kagin Mangelli and wife Katelin, and Sage Davis. Also surviving him are several great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held for Gary on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, TX where he will be buried with full military honors.
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