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Gary London Obituary
January 13, 1942 - February 11, 2025
Belleville, Illinois - Dr. Gary C. London, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, January 13, 1942, in Perryville, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Evelyn's House in Creve Couer, MO.
Dr. Gary London, raised in Southern IL, Graduated from St. Louis University Dental School in 1965. After graduation he enlisted into the United States Navy, serving as an officer for 3 years. After his service, he and his wife Susan settled in Belleville, IL. Gary set up his dental practice in 1973, retiring in 2016. His love for dentistry and taking care of patients lead him to become a clinical professor at St. Louis dental school after retiring from his practice. He taught at ATSU-Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in St. Louis, MO. He retired from the university in 2022. He avidly pursued the sport of hunting and fishing. He traveled the world in that pursuit, with Africa being his top destination. He was a member of the Illinois Dental Society and St. Clair County Dental Society. He was well loved by his family, he will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his sons Kyle E. and Quincy London; his parents Clyde and Audrey Lorrain, nee Dudley, London; brothers, William London and Steven P. London and sister Carolyn Watts.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Susan W., nee Wolf, London of Belleville, IL, sons, Christopher (Tonja) London of Belleville, IL, and Nicholas (Fernando) London of Dallas, TX; brothers, Michael A. (Sharon) London, Charles E. (Donna) London; sisters, Shirley Steinbeck and Jeannie I London; grandchildren, Andrea London, Gary London Jr., Katherine London, Olivia London, Margaret London, Alexandria London, Victoria London, Nicolas London and Kaela Creighton; great grandchildren, Silas Robinson and Audrey Robinson and dear niece and nephews.
Express condolences at www.kurrusfh.com.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to MOSDOH smiles for veterans.
Celebration of life: Visitation will be 2-6 p.m., Sunday February 16, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.
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PHIL ODOM
February 24, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
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"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Forrest Farr, DDS
February 16, 2025
My condolences to the London. Dr. London was a pleasure to work with he will be extremely missed.
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