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Gary Peatross Obituary

Gary Hart Peatross Gary transitioned in peace on Thursday, January 23, 2014. He was born November 20, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan to William and Marion Peatross. Gary was a proud student-athlete and graduate of J.W. Sexton High School. Gary is survived by his mother, Marion; two children, William (Billy) and Bree Nan Peatross and their mother Diane; two sisters, Marcia Peatross-Wilson and Sharon Peatross; one brother, Loomis (Kelley); four nieces, Sharice, Patrice, Jennifer and Jessica; one great niece and nephew, Kahrie and Memphis. Gary also leaves to mourn special friend Sherri Burns and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Peatross. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at New St. Paul Church, with Pastor Kay Porter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in Gary's memory. Arrangements by Paradise Arrangement Services

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jan. 25, 2014.

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Muhammad Anthony Thompson

January 30, 2014

Mrs. Peatross, Sharon, Marcia, and my good old friend Loomis...my deepest sympathy for the lost of yours and our dear younger Brother. It was like yesterday when we used to roam in the colonial townhouses, and Gary with that big smile right behind you Loomis, I'll never forget.. May God bless your family in these trying times, and may God grant Gary paradise. Amen.

CRYSTAL McFADDEN

January 29, 2014

MR.PEATROSS, OUR WARM HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, THE MCFADDENS HAVE SOME HISTORY W/YOUR FAMILY & I WOULD LIKE 2 SEND PRAYERS & LOVE!!!! UR A "KING" & NOW UR GOIN HOME TO B W/THE "KING", WHAT A BLESSING THATS GOIN TO B

Kevin Murchison

January 28, 2014

i will surely miss his laughter , and his humor...A great friend

January 27, 2014

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Peatross family.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Johnson Dallas, TX

Lynda Winston-Sorrells

January 27, 2014

Marcia and Sharon:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Gary. May God's perfect peace comfort you.

Georgia Holman Harris

January 27, 2014

To the Peatross Family,
My condolences. I remember Gary as a little boy while Marcia and I were in high school. My prayers are with you all.

January 27, 2014

Marcia and The Peatross Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Pat and Bob Hairston

Sherry Abdul Malik

January 26, 2014

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 and friends.

teena jackson

January 26, 2014

Gary we miss you so much and it breaks my heart cause your lumpy (lilly) will stare up in the sky and say I cant see grandfather. I tell her that only you can see her and your looking over her every day. RIP grandfather I love you too much and miss you

Leon Scott

January 26, 2014

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 and friends.

Bruce Davenport Sr

January 25, 2014

We are very sorry for your loss. We are sending up prayers for the family. We pray God will keep the family covered with His perfect peace.

Ramona Webster

January 25, 2014

Rest in peace, my friend. Prayers, peace and blessings go out to your loved ones.

Marcus & Cassandra (Sandi Drake) Lewis

January 25, 2014

To the entire Peatross Family:

May God bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days to come.

Todd & Linda Burns

January 25, 2014

Mrs. Peatross, Sharon, Marcia, Loomis, Billy and Bree - So sorry for your loss and that we are unable to attend the memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Peggy Johnson & Terry Parks Johnson

January 25, 2014

We are so very sorry to learn of Gary's passing. We are thinking of all of you in this difficult time. may the tears turn to a smile with the beautiful memories he left for you. It will take time to get to that day. He is with his dad and the pain has left him. He is at peace. May you also find peace in your heart with the help of the Lord.

Becky Fox

January 25, 2014

I'm so sad to learn of Gary's passing. I'll always remember him as the sweet, happy, cheerful boy who was in and out of my house all the time with Tyler, always with a smile on his face. You will be missed, sweet boy.

January 25, 2014

Loomis, I am very sorry to hear about your brother. Your family will be in my prayers.
Nancy W.

Gail Baity

January 25, 2014

Prayers and condolences to the Peatross family for your loss. God bless.

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