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Garry Wayne LaLone

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Garry LaLone Obituary

Garry Wayne LaLone, 71, of Cottontown, TN, passed away February 13, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bonnie LaLone. He graduated from Garrett High School with the class of 1972. Garry married his high school sweetheart Roberta (Bobbi) Creager on August 17, 1977 and they were married for 48 years. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his brothers Terry, Loyd (Tammie), Doug (Catherine), four nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and-nephews and his loving mother-in-law Bonnie Creager. Garry earned 3 college degrees including an Associate of Science from Volunteer State Community College, a Bachelor of Science from Austin Peay State University and an MBA in Finance from Western Kentucky University. He earned his living for 50 years as a Professional Musician from 1972 until Garry retired on March 11, 2022. Garry was taken by Acute Myeloid Leukemia after a two-and-a-half-year battle. A private graveside service will be held in the Spring. There are no services or visitation planned. A private family burial will be held in the Spring. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 18, 2026.

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I got lucky, or how does a guy from Oklahoma meet a super guy from Tennessee? Through a love for investing and music we met in about 2012. Now some 14 years later our paths temporarily part after literally hundreds of texts, as many emails, numerous backstage Opry phots, dozens of set ups, sound checks and shows, dinners and lunches and hours of sitting around talking and comparing notes. I will forever miss these good times and I will never forget them.

You only have a few really good friends in life and Garry was one of mine, a really, really good friend. He made a difference in my life and I hope I .made a difference in his.

Garry, you were the best.

Charlie Willey, Edmond, Oklahoma

Austin & Bell Funeral Home White House

February 18, 2026

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