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Gary W. Deskins

1948 - 2019

Gary W. Deskins obituary, 1948-2019, Gary, IN

BORN

1948

DIED

2019

Gary Deskins Obituary

Gary W. Deskins age 70 passed away on August 6, 2019 at home in Merrillville, IN. He was born on October 14, 1948 to Roy and Marie Deskins in Dante, Virginia. A 1966 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. He was an employee of Ford Motor Co (Chicago Stamping Plant) in Ford Heights, IL for over 51 years. Gary enjoyed sports, traveling, movies and loved experiencing different types of food. He accepted Christ at an early age. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, wife Glynis L. Deskins, and a host of sisters-in-laws, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Family hour 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at The Church Of God in Christ. Inc. 5718 West 9th Ave. Bishop B. A. Sanders officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery Merrillville, IN Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2019.

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Gary Duncan

January 13, 2020

Extremely hardworking man. My sincere condolences. Just heard of his passing.

August 9, 2019

Hey Gary, I am so happy to have gotten to know you. I miss you. Rest In Heavenly Peace my friend.
Preena Farris

Robert Pittman

August 9, 2019

A great guy that will truly be missed, but always remembered. My condolences to Rhonda and the family.

Barbara Goodman

August 8, 2019

May the God of All Comfort keep you and your loved ones in their time of bereavement Rest in His love for you .

Deidre Daniels

August 8, 2019

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND HIS FAMILY

Deidre Daniels

August 8, 2019

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU MY PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY LOVE DEIDRE DANIELS AND FAMILY

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The Church Of God in Christ. Inc.

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The Church Of God in Christ. Inc

5718 West 9th Ave., IN

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