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REASOR, GARY BRUCE II, 37, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at Jewish Hospital. He was the owner of Bruce's Lawn Service and the comanager of Pic Pac Grocery at 2421 W. Market Street, a member of Southside Baptist Church, AMO/ American Motors Owners Association, HET South Central Chapter Hudson Club, Bluegrass Volunteers Nash Club, AMC/ RC Ramblers Club and a former member of the Motet Singers. He is survived by his father and mother, Bruce and Axie; brothers, Jonathan and Matthew (Ashley); a sister, Jennifer; and two nieces, Madison and McKenzie. Funeral will be held noon Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Southside Baptist Church, 804 Camden Ave., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at J.E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, 7336 Southside Dr. and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy should be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Southside Youth Ministries.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 12, 2009.

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Jennifer Reasor

May 16, 2011

Dear GB,

I Love and Miss you everyday. You were the greastest big brother. I have so many cherished memories of you that I'll treasure always. I still can't believe your gone. I Love you Boo Boo.

Lisa Bowman

May 9, 2009

Gary will be greatly missed. Especially by all of us who knew him. My thoughts are with all of the family. Be strong.

Uncle Gur and Monkey

Ashley Reasor

May 9, 2009

Dear Gary,

I love you and miss you very much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You were the best uncle anyone could ever ask for. The girls will never forget about you. I love you and miss you very much!

Bruce and Debbie Voyles

May 4, 2009

We are saddened to hear of the loss of your son. May the Lord wrap you in his arms and give you strength during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shawn and Tina Hartwell

May 4, 2009

We are very sorry for your Loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Shawn and Tina Hartwell

May 3, 2009

So sorry for your loss, Dan & Sandy Piergallini, And The Gator Cutlery Club....

Ben & Gloria Gray

May 2, 2009

Gary and Axie,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. We know that he is with the Lord now and not suffering anymore, so we pray that will give you comfort!

Lisa Sebenick

May 2, 2009

Gary and Axie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through and can only pray that God will give you strength during this most trying time.
With deepset sympathy,
Lisa Sebenick

National Knife Collectors Assn.

May 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.

Larry and Janie Burton

April 16, 2009

Bruce and Axie
You (and your family) are in our thoughts and prayers. Lean on God and He will carry you through this difficult time. We love you.

Mike Jupin

April 15, 2009

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

Brenda Morrow & Family

April 13, 2009

Mr. & Mrs.Reasor
No bond ia as great as that as between a parent and a child. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Gary will be missed by all of us, if there is anything that we can do for you please let us know.

Buddy Sergesketter

April 13, 2009

The Reasor Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was much more than a customer to me, he was a friend. I had the opportunity to see his smile for the last time while he was at Frasier. I can only imagine how hard this is for you guys. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Young

April 13, 2009

Dear Bruce, Axie and family:

I was so sad to hear about Gary Bruce. I have so many sweet memories of him while growing up at Southside. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this season of sorrow.

Love and Prayers,

Sheila (Barks) Young and Family...Jeff, Alex, Evan and Luke

Suzy Watkins

April 13, 2009

Dear Bruce & Axie,

I truly know how you feel today as it's been seven years since I was in the same place as you are today. Both of our children were wonderful Christians and are with our Lord & Saviour now. We'll see them again someday and until then may the Lord give you peace.

donald franz jr.

April 13, 2009

sorry for your lost

April 13, 2009

Axie and Bruce,

Words cannot express the sadness in my heart. Please know that Gary Bruce is in the Arms of the Lord now, leaving his friends and family here, not to mourn but to celebrate his life and cherish the memories of his time here on earth. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, trust in your faith to get you through this. God Bless.

Rick Smith

April 13, 2009

Bruce & Axie,
My brother Doug informed me about Gary's passing. I was deeply saddened by the news. Gary will be missed. I am also an AMO member and used to be the President of our local club the American Motors Street Machines Car Club.

Dr. Doris Miller

April 13, 2009

April 12, 2009


To the Reasor family,I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. He told me when he was in my fifth grade class that he was going to be in the lawn business and I see that he succeeded. I am blessed to have known him and still remember him. God will sustain you at this time and always. Trust Him.

Ginger Rutherford

April 12, 2009

Bruce & Axie -- just want you to know that you all and all the family are in my prayers. Aunt Virginia has kept me posted on all that you have been going thru.

Carole & Jerry Browning

April 12, 2009

Dear Reasors...

We send you love and ((hugs)) during this very sad time for your family, in the loss of Gary Bruce. You will be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the coming days.

Elizabeth Oglesby

April 12, 2009

Reasor Family,

I am very sad at the loss of Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Elizabeth (McConnell) Oglesby

helen franz

April 12, 2009

hi, sorry to hear the sad news, but now he's in heaven,,,,

Karen Pridemore

April 12, 2009

Reasor Family,
I can't even find the words to say how much I will miss Gary Bruce. He was/is a very dear friend of mine. I believe in my heart he is playing with my daughters and son in Heaven. I will miss his smile and most of all his teasing me.

The many times we would go out for dinner after Motet will remain in my heart forever.

If there is anything I or my family can do please let me know.

I miss him so much already! Love, Karen Pridemore (Scott & Matthew too)

Teresa Sowders

April 12, 2009

Axie and Bruce, I am so sorry about the loss of Gary Bruce. My heart goes out to you. We love you all so much. If there is anything I can do please call . I feel so helpless for you all , im at a loss for words, but know I will pray for you all and know that Gary Bruce is in heaven and that you will always have an angel with you all always.Love you all, Teresa and Buck

Don & Betty Bilbrey

April 12, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Carol Sanders

April 12, 2009

Axie, and family, there are no words to express my heartfelt sorrow in the loss of your son,Gary Bruce.I am praying with the help of your faith, family, and friends ,you will be able to make it through this time in your life. Lock away all the wonderful times, in your heart, and keep those precious memories forever, as you celebrate Gary Bruce's life.Love, and prayers.Carol

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