Garrett Earl "Gary" Deane Jr.

Garrett Earl Deane Jr., 71, of Monkton, Maryland, passed away on December 29, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1952, in Catonsville, Maryland. Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed.

Gary was a man of strong faith. He served others as a wonderful man of God and Gospel warrior and was a dedicated member of Christ Fellowship Church. He found solace, guidance, and fulfillment in his faith community and friends. Gary had an enthusiastic, intense passion for people and the Lord. He cared about making deep connections and investing in the people he loved. His life verse that he took to heart was, "And the Lord said, 'Simon, Simon! Indeed Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:31-32).

In his early years, Gary attended the McDonogh School and later pursued a career in the US Merchant Marines through Calhoun Marine Engineering School. After completing his education, he worked on US Flagships until 1983.

With this experience, Gary embarked on a remarkable missionary journey. With Kathy and the girls, he first served with Operation Mobilization on their ship, the MV Doulos. He then dedicated four years in Bradford, England, with OM. In 1992, the family moved to the West Midlands where they lived until 2001. After repatriating, he worked at Anderson Automotive until retiring to care full-time for his father.

During his time at Anderson Automotive, Gary completed his Bachelor of Science in Bible, Christian Life, and Ministry in 2003 through Lancaster Bible College. In August 2022, he achieved another milestone by completing his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies with Capital Seminary and Graduate School. Gary's thirst for knowledge and dedication to his faith were evident in his academic pursuits.

Beyond his professional achievements, Gary had a zest for life and indulged in various hobbies. He loved music, spending time with his family, gardening, watching Fox News, and engaging in lively conversations. One of his greatest joys was driving his grandchildren around, creating cherished memories with them.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; his daughters Jessica Maher (Patrick) and Joanna Powell (Brian); his grandchildren Kyle, Liam, Jessica, Gavin, Anna, and Savannah Powell, and Garrett and Rory Maher; his sisters Nancy Moore (Taylor), Barbara Sysak (Gary), and Anne Deane Berman (Steve); his brother John Deane (Natasha), his brother-in-law and good friend Fred Mueller, and many other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Garrett Deane, and his mother, Elizabeth Deane.

A visitation and service will be held at Christ Fellowship Church, located at 135 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, Maryland 21050. The visitation will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1pm to 2pm, followed by the service at 2pm. For those who cannot attend, a livestream link will be posted on Gary's Facebook page.

As Gary was passionate about Jo's work with The Forgotten Initiative, a ministry for teens in foster care, and his local church, in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to
https://theforgotteninitiative.org or https://christfc.org/give.

Gary Deane will be remembered as a devoted family man and a faithful servant of God. His legacy of love, care, and lively conversation will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.