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Bunny Harvey
August 9, 2013
There are some in this world that you could never count how many they influenced in their lives to "live for Jesus". Gary was married to my second cousin but I know them both through Kathy's mom, my first cousin. As both a cousin and a sister in Christ I am still praying for you.
Lana Laseter Jurewicz
August 9, 2013
May the many memories of the time you shared with Gary, bring you great comfort at this time. I knew Gary in high school & college. He was one of the highlights during those years in many ways. Contagious sense of humor, positive outlook brought joy to those of us who knew him. A true man of God. Dear Gary: thank you for the music, love, laughter and camaraderie. I am grateful for having known you & look forward to the great 'reunion'. I pray for peace that passes all understanding for your loved ones.
Dennis & Betty Mahaffey
August 6, 2013
Our precious family, we loved Gary so much for the Christian life he lived everyday and in every situation. We loved him for being the perfect Husband for Kathy and the outstanding Dad he was to Aaron & Tyler and the caring, loving, fun PawPaw to his Grandchildren. Gary was also our outstanding son-in-law for 32 years. We are praying for Kathy and Aaron & Tyler and their families as they adjust to life without him and for his sisters and their families. We love all of you very, very much. Betty & Dennis Mahaffey (Kathy's parents)
Jim Jones
August 6, 2013
Deepest condolences.
August 6, 2013
In a world so short of true Christian gentlemen Gary's absence will be all the more poignant. God's warmest grace to this family during this time.
Mike & Sonja Collier
August 6, 2013
Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers. Gary is home now and that is wonderful. Much Love, Sonja and Mike
Charles & Della Benge
August 6, 2013
Kathy You and the family have my deepest sympathy. Gary was the first Elder that I got acquainted with when i started to Monterey. He was a fighter and I know he had the love of the Lord in his heart. Also the love of his family. I learned to love the both of you very much. I can not attend the Memorial service today as I teach a china painting class today. Charles will be there.. You have my blessings.
August 6, 2013
So blessed to know Gary for 25 years and experience his love for our Heavenly Father.
Dan and Sheryl Hatcher
August 5, 2013
It has been MANY years but we remember Gary as a very kind and caring person. Our hearts are sad to hear of your loss. May The Lord give you comfort and peace. Thinking of you.
Cody and Shilla Wages
August 5, 2013
We were blessed to have known Gary as neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
KoKo & Beverly Blackwell
August 5, 2013
What a blessing Gary was to the Lord's Kingdom! We praise God for his life and the numerous ways he lived his faith...and in so doing blessed others. Our love,our thoughts, and our prayers surround each of you.
Jody Cooley
August 5, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Gary whom I remember as a teenager at Monterey when we worked with the teens there. I know that Bill and Doretha were so proud of the man that he became. May God comfort you in His ever loving arms. Please give my love to Terri and well as the rest of his family.
Royce & Donna Thomasson
August 5, 2013
We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Gary. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for this great loss. God bless!
Gary Dawson
August 5, 2013
Sorry for your loss. The Gary Don Dawson Family, Brownfield
August 5, 2013
Our love, Bob & Ms Cates
Linda Patterson
August 5, 2013
To Gary's family: blessings from our Christian School are inumerble. Gary is one of our great host of balcony boosters(Heb.12:1), cheering us on to the finish. A light in the darkness, a gentle voice in the silence, a precious touch in the quiet...that is Gary...but...To be on the front row in chorus @LCH w/other girls, We received dozens of "spit-bubble" kisses from Gary on the top row as he created them & they floated down! So when I see tiny bubbles or hear a certain tenor of laughter, I'll again thank God for Gary! God bless you all w/precious memories ever before you....Linda Rigney Patterson (Edmond,OK)
Stan Tucker
August 5, 2013
Gary was a great and kind man in everything he did. His memory and the results of all of his good deeds live on with us here as he lives on with his Heavenly Father.
Carla Maret
August 5, 2013
Mrs Dawson, we are so sorry for your loss of Gary but I know that heaven is rejoicing with their newest Angel. I am sure everyone has gotten a big laugh over the Duck Food joke! He has a whole new audience to share his humor and stories with. Our prayers are with you and yours.....
The Maretts from Westwind Elem.
JoAn Gilley
August 5, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Gary's passing; one of the friends waiting in line who greeted him in Heaven is our son Bobby Gilley. They will have a lot in common and lots to catch up on!
Johnette Kelly
August 5, 2013
Such a tough time to lose someone so very special, such a servant for the Lord! Love you Kathy and keeping you and your family in my prayers!
Tina McKinney
August 5, 2013
Kathy, I worked with Gary, I always thought he was the sweetest person. Always easy to approach. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time
Jack Taylor
August 5, 2013
Gary was such a blessing to so may people. I remember on several occasions we would have a member from Singing Oaks that was either moving to Lubbock or had family in Lubbock that needed help and I could always count on my fellow elder to minister to them. I know we will all miss you but we will carry on the good work just as you would want us to do. We will all be reunited some day but until then we will continue to soldier on for our Lord.
Ken Switzer
August 5, 2013
Gary, I have thought of many things to say here, but the only one that sounds right is, Thanks for being a friend. You were a mentor, boss, example and many more but a friend is what I will remember most.
Pat and Fred Zimmerman, III
August 5, 2013
Kathy, Aaron, and Tyler Dawson - and families and friends. We have kept up with Gary's situation through Denice Pernell. He was lucky to have had such a loving family and to have had such success in his professional caareer. He was even more fortunate to have shared his passion for the church with those whose lives he touched. We are praying for all of you, Kathy, and please know that your sister and her family and you Roswell family will give you extra strength at this time! Our love!
Vernon & Jo Nell Brown
August 5, 2013
Kathy, fond memories of Gary growing up at Monterey and the many hours we spent together on weekends and during the summer. Gary refered to himself as "my little brother". My love for him and respect has only grown over the years. Heaven is a brighter place this day because of Gary. Our love to you and the family.
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