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Garry Detrow Obituary

DETROW Garry LeRoy Detrow, age 68, departed from his family Saturday, December 22, 2012. U. S. Army and Air Force Veteran. Retired from the Teamsters Local 413 and the State of Ohio Department of Corrections. Preceded in death by his parents James and Hazel, granddaughter KayLee, brothers James and Larry, sister Brenda Curry, grandparents Sarah and James. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Shelly (Charlie) Stewart; James (Wanda) Detrow and David (Angie) Detrow; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, David (Gretchen) Detrow; sisters, Lana Lankford and Theresa Cornell; several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL 1346 S. High Street. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26, 2012.

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Jeff Chorniak

December 27, 2012

May God Bless your family. 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,friends,and your faith in God.

December 27, 2012

Sharon, Shelly, Jamie and David:
Sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Garry for his great sense of humor.

Love to all,
Barbara Jean

Kim Lyday- Tilley

December 25, 2012

Sharon,Shelley, Jamie & David.....I will always remember us playing in the basement as our parents played cards upstairs and the shows we put on for them....so sorry to hear of Garry' s passing and especially during Christmas it has to be difficult. Thanks to your family for the fun memories.

Melissa Williams

December 25, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the family

Mike South

December 25, 2012

to my extended family, I am feeling your sorrow and pray for all. Garry will always be with us.

December 24, 2012

I am very sorry to learn of this loss, Gary was always a great guy to me.
~Bunk~

Bob & Kathy Blackburn

December 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stacie Gallenstein

December 24, 2012

I have so many wonderful memories of Garry and the whole Detrow family. They were my second family throughout all of high school, and I am so saddened by this news. Rest peacefully, Garry, and thank you for sharing your son and your family with me all those years ago.

Alan Bailey

December 24, 2012

David, I wish to express my condolences to you and your family during this time. May the Lord keep a watch over all of you. Keep the faith.

Judy Spears

December 24, 2012

Sharon, My friend and I rented part of the twin single that you lived in on the hilltop back in the late 60's. I am so sorry to hear about Garry. My sympathy to you and your family.

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