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Gary Sansbury Obituary

Sansbury Gary L. "Beanie" Sansbury, 72, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. He was born July 26, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Roy and Dorothy Sansbury. Gary was a man with a big heart and always put others before himself. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a dedicated deacon at New Life United Methodist Church, Columbus. Gary was also an avid woodworker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Linda Sansbury, father-in-law Eugene Rains; and granddaughters Audrey and McKenna Nowlin. Gary is survived by his children, Timothy (Susan) Sansbury, Kimberly (Billy) Taylor, and Kelli (Sean) Nowlin; grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Brandon, Lindsi, Deanna, Logan, Emma, and Garrett; step grandchildren, Mary, Krystal, Will; brothers, Glenn Sansbury and Tom (Holly) Roseberry; sister, Judy Cossem; mother-in-law, Lillian Rains; special friends, Bob and Karen Brown and Andy and Peggy Morris; and many other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where the funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary's memory may be made to New Life United Methodist Church, 25 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 43201. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or photo of Gary.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2015.

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Scott D. Aleshire

July 11, 2025

Best boss ever and a true family man.
Love and miss you Beanie

Scott D. Aleshire

Kelli Sansbury

January 14, 2017

I still miss you so much, Dad. You are always in my heart...

2013 Family Reunion - Mount Juliet, TN

Chad, Angela, Lucas & Isaac Otto

July 21, 2015

Gary, you will never be forgotten. Your face always glowed with a smile. That's how we will always remember you. We will see you again when our day comes and we too will meet our Savior. We are praying for strength, peace and God to be with the entire family while they grieve. We love you all.

Brenda Liston

July 20, 2015

Kelli and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss! I think of you often and hope that your memories will be of comfort in the days ahead.

Best,
Brenda Liston

Carol Couch

July 20, 2015

I've known your dad since I was 13-14 years old. We- our little church "gang" had some great times. He was the most giving, generous to a fault, always happy, always ready to help, always a smile...and sometimes a song to go with it. From the Tennessee Waltz to Amazing Grace.
The last time I saw him at Bob & Karen's house- he had to leave early for something his grandson was doing..but sang a few verses before he left. We were blessed to have him on this earth and I was blessed to call him my friend.

Bobbie Jean Robbins

July 20, 2015

Love, Bobbie Jean Robbins

Mary Ruth Jennings

July 20, 2015

Love, Mary Ruth Jennings

Jackie Rains

July 20, 2015

Love, Jackie & Della Rains

Jackie Rains

July 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Jackie & Della Rains

scott aleshire

July 18, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Sansbury family.
It was an honor to work for your dad 25 plus years.
He was one of the kindest men I have ever met.
He loved his family and talked about you all the time.
I was devastated the day he announced his retirement. Total Image was never the same.
I regret not staying in touch with him.
Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.

Scott D. Aleshire

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