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He was born in Detroit on March 5, 1934 to George and Thelma (Clifford) Holliday.
Gary moved to Huron Beach following his retirement from Ford Motor Company in 1997. He was an active volunteer at the Forty Mile Point Lighthouse for many years.
He is survived by four children, John (Ellen) Holliday, Lee Anna (Todd) Braden, Bonnie (David) Webb and Cindy (Jeff) Robideau; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; companion, Evelyn "Peto" Staley; brother, Clifford Holliday and brother-in-law, David Nickel.
Gary was preceded in death by his first wife, Marlene; 2nd wife, Billie; a son, David (Lori) Holliday and his sister, Fran Nickel.
Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, June 20th from 12-Noon through time of his funeral at 1:00 p.m.
Interment will follow at Ocqueoc Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Michigan or the Forty Mile Point Lighthouse in memory of Gary Holliday.
Gary's family would like to express their gratitude to all of the local Angels and to Hospice of Michigan for so lovingly caring for him.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org
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