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Gary Casner Obituary
Gary L. Casner, Jr.
July 20, 1971 - Jan. 2, 2024
DECATUR - Gary L. "Pork" Casner, Jr., 52, of Decatur, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
A service to honor Pork's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Calvert & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Pork will be laid to rest at Mt. Gilead Cemetery.
Pork was born on July 20, 1971 in Decatur, IL, the son of Gary L. Casner, Sr. and Gloria Sue (Gregurich) Casner. He married Kimberly A. Smith on July 29, 2011.
Pork worked for Norfolk Southern as a Carman for 32 years. He was President of Local 6277 of the Brotherhood of Railway Carman. He bartended at Rocco's for 16 years. Pork was an athlete, he enjoyed playing baseball, football and wrestling. He had many friends and never met a stranger. Pork's greatest love was being a dad to his children he could never say no to.
Pork is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Casner of Decatur, IL; children: Melanie (fiancee, Christian Clark) Casner of Decatur, IL, Leeah Casner of Chandler, AZ, Hailey Morrow of Decatur, IL, Hayden Morrow of Decatur, IL and Hannah Morrow of Decatur, IL; brother, Troy (Joey) Gregurich of Palm Springs, CA; sisters: Tammy Ooton of Decatur, IL and Dawn (Gary) Prater of Decatur, IL; many aunts, uncles, cousins nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Dawn Head
January 5, 2024
I had the pleasure of waiting on him at Circle K, in South Shores. I called him Sunshine. I was shocked to hear of his passing. He was one of a kind. Prayers for comfort
Samuel S. Baum Asst. Football Coach MacArthur High School
January 5, 2024
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I wan't aware until two days ago and didn't know of the arrangements. Gary was one of my favorite and toughest football players on the MHS team. I want to think that we became friends as well after he graduated.
Betsy Cole
January 5, 2024
So sad to hear about Pork. He was always such a nice guy. Always a smile on his face and willing to help anybody in need. He will be missed.
Joe and Sheryl Murray, Macon
January 4, 2024
Joe wanted to get up to see Pork. He had a photo to share. Our family still shares a great memory when Pork was Santa on the NS train. As Pork distributed candy canes, he asked our grandson if he liked them and with the yes reply, Pork said "well have a couple more." He had a big heart and certainly will be missed. And, we will never forget that he prevented our son from a risky situation. Our prayers and sympathy to all of you.
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David Aikman
January 4, 2024
Very sad that Gary has left this world. He was kind, warm and a friend to everyone. I always looked forward to seeing him and Kim at our Class Reunions.
Much love and steadfast healing to his family who has endured so much loss in recent years. I will always remember Gary´s beautiful heart.
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