Gary Ware Eilers

Gary Ware Eilers obituary, Latonia, KY

Gary Ware Eilers

Gary Eilers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Connley Brothers Funeral Home - Covington (Latonia) on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Gary Ware Eilers, 79, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was a 1964 graduate of Covington Catholic High School and a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, KY. Gary was manager of Honda of Florence, KY, for 50+ years. He enjoyed scuba diving and racquetball. Gary also enjoyed listening to blues music and traveling with his wife, Rita. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Pauline Eilers and brother: Ronnie Eilers. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Rita Eilers; daughters: Nicole (Shon) Cook and Victoria (John) Smith; grandchildren: Benjamin Cook, Heidi Cook, Katie Cook, Emerson Smith and Stella Smith and sister-in-law: Linda (John) Kayse. Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the Memorial Service at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o stjude.org. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com

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