Gary McPeek Obituary
EDISON: Gary " Slacker " McPeek, age 58, of Edison died Friday October 2, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 11, 1956 in Mt. Gilead to Donald G. and Ilo ( Bell ) McPeek.
Gary was employed by Boise Cascade, Gaylord, Temple Inland, Corrugated USA and presently at Royal Corp. in Marion. He had worked in maintenance for over 30 years. He was an avid motorcyclist and played softball for many years. His main interests were star gazing, music, and kite flying. He was known for his "magic" which he had done at family get together's for the kids and his family. Gary was at every family function, even when his health wasn't the best.
Gary is survived by his mother, Ilo (Bell) McPeek of Edison; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Shawn Ayers and grandkids, Adriana, Lindsey, and Keaton all of Ostrander; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Homer Helman of Cardington; niece and nephew, Staci and Kevin; lifelong friend, Nina (Edwards) Williams; and step-daughter, Kim Hess.
Gary was preceded in death by his father; Donald McPeek; son, William "Billy" McPeek; brother, Robert McPeek; and companion, Julie Hess.
Friends and family are encouraged to attend calling hours on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. The funeral service will begin at 5:00 P.M. at the Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center Street in Cardington .
To share a memory of Gary or to send a condolence to the McPeek family, please visit www.gompffh.com
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Lu Schoenberger
October 6, 2015
sorry to hear about your loss.I remember Gary when he was the best man at Fred and June wedding
Amy D
October 5, 2015
Rest in peace my friend. I will miss your warm smile and your witty words. XOXOXO
Frederick baldwin
October 5, 2015
I still don't believe you are gone cousin spaz..you will be forever missed by us all..seems like just yesterday we were out riding our motorcycles to all the covered bridges and hanging out in the garage talking about any and all random things..you will always be in our hearts and on our minds and you will forever ride with us..rest in peace cuz we all love you...
kevin r
October 5, 2015
I enjoyed working with him. so sorry to hear the loss of a good man
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Rick and Lorie Gerfen
October 5, 2015
Prayers for the family and all who knew Gary ... He was truely a one of a kind soul... Love and miss you always my friend .. Fly high and enjoy your time with all those you have lost along the way . Until we meet again
Connie Watson
October 5, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We shared birthdays and went to school together from kindergarten up. I will be out of state this week and cant attend the funeral but I wanted to offer my condolences.
patrick goodman
October 5, 2015
a good friend for all our life's i will dearly miss my fiend we were like brother growing up i will see you again my friend
Marie/Royce Mounts
October 5, 2015
Gary you are and were one of a kind and a great friend. God Bless your family with strength and comfort in the coming days.
Brenda
October 5, 2015
I only knew you for a brief time. In that short time you made me think of different possibilities, but most of all you made me smile and laugh. Gods speed my friend. Heaven just became a very interesting place to be.
Micah (Lynne) McLain
October 5, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Gary at this difficult time. May the Lord touch you and strengthen you. Gary and I were in the class of 75 at Mt.Gilead together, so sorry to hear this. God bless.
Mike Hartman
October 4, 2015
I never imagined this day. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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