Gary D. Fear

Gary D. Fear obituary

Gary D. Fear

Gary Fear Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bates-Rolf Funeral Home - New Boston on Sep. 16, 2025.

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Gary D. Fear announce his passing on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 78 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 15, 1947 to Florent J. Fear and Lorene (Raney) Fear. Gary was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a proud Navy Veteran serving from 1966-1970 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas.

He retired from Red River Army Depot in 1997 after 30 years of service. His greatest joys were his girls, grandkids and great grand kids. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother Donnie Fear.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Becky (Hon) Fear, 2 daughters, Clarissa Wilson and husband Brett, and Shana Fear Holt, 2 grandsons Justice Vera, and Branson Wilson and wife Kennedy, 3 granddaughters Lauren Vera Gortney and husband Lakin Gortney, and Addie and Annzle Holt, 3 great granddaughters, Nora Kate Vera, and Vivienne and Vallie Gortney, one sister Linda (Fear) Tutt all of New Boston, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday, September 19, 2025, 6-8pm at Bates Rolf Funeral Home in New Boston,

Services will be Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11 am also at Bates Rolf Funeral Home

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Suzette Tyndell

September 16, 2025

Prayers for the family at this sad time. It was obvious how much he loved his family and supported them in their lives. Thinking of you, Russell and Suzette Tyndell

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