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1938
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2011
Charlie Gary Obituary
Charlie was a master sergeant in the Air Force retiring in 1983.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Joe Gary.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Gary of the family home; his daughter, Tamara Aires of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his son, Reid Gary of Dallas; five grandchildren, Lauren Bonds, Kayla Joplin, Amber Gary, Elam Swilley, and Aaron Swilley; two great grandchildren, Hunter and Alyssa; a brother, Donald Gary and wife Jane of Nicholson, Ga.; and a sister, Sheila Pardue of Commerce, Ga.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Alamogordo Funeral Home with Ken Timblin officiating. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Holloman Air Force Base Steel Talons Honor Guard.
The Gary family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlie Gary
December 30, 2011
To Charlie's family. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Charlie was one of my very favorite gentlemen at HELSTF. He was always kind and caring. Proud of his family. Eager to share stories of Georgia and the Dillard House. I am so sorry. Last time I spoke with his was in September before my job ended. He was feeling a lot of pain in his foot, but was determined that the shoe was just a bit too tight. He promised to not even think of getting on a ladder. The world has lost a really good man and we are all sadder for it.
December 30, 2011
To Charlie's family. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Charlie was one of my very favorite gentlemen at HELSTF. He was always kind and caring. Proud of his family. Eager to share stories of Georgia and the Dillard House. I am so sorry. Last time I spoke with his was in September before my job ended. He was feeling a lot of pain in his foot, but was determined that the shoe was just a bit too tight. He promised to not even think of getting on a ladder. The world has lost a really good man and we are all sadder for it.
Idella Cantrell
December 30, 2011
To Charlie's family. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Charlie was one of my very favorite gentlemen at HELSTF. He was always kind and caring. Proud of his family. Eager to share stories of Georgia and the Dillard House. I am so sorry. Last time I spoke with his was in September before my job ended. He was feeling a lot of pain in his foot, but was determined that the shoe was just a bit too tight. He promised to not even think of getting on a ladder. The world has lost a really good man and we are all sadder for it.
Milton White
December 24, 2011
To the Family of Charlie Gary I am Sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you during this time in your life.
Barbara Ford
December 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always treasure my week long visit to New Mexico with Charlie and Phyllis hosting me on a spring break from college and the love and kindness that was shared.
December 21, 2011
To the family of Charlie Gary: I am so sorry for trhe loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort help you during this most difficult time.
2 Cor. 1: 3, 4
December 21, 2011
My condolences to Charlie's family, he will be missed by all of us who knew him and worked with him at the HELSTF. May the LORD watch over his family and friends.
Frank Tapia and Family
Patti Parks
December 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! He was a great neighbor and will be missed deeply! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bertha Marrujo
December 20, 2011
I was saddened at the news about Charlie's passing. I worked with Charlie at HELSTF. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's family. May you rest in peace.
Bennie Benavidez
December 20, 2011
Very Sorry to hear about Charlie. I was blessed to worked with Charlie at HELSTF my prayers and thoughts are with Charlie and his family during this diffcult time.
The Benavidez Family
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