Gary Wayne Pyles

1956 - 2024

Gary Wayne Pyles obituary, 1956-2024, Ocala, FL

Gary Wayne Pyles

1956 - 2024

BORN

1956

DIED

2024

Gary Pyles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2025.
Gary Pyles, 69 of Elsmere KY died at his home in Ocala. FL on Dec 31. He was son of late Howard Pyles and Ellen Pyles (Brunner).

Gary graduated from Lloyd High School in 1973 then started working at Piercefield Panel Homes, he also worked for Habitat for Humanity in Ocala. Gary married his sweetheart Cecilia Akin after graduation then moved to Williamstown, KY to build a home.

He is survived by three sons, Gary W Jr., Matthew, Wade. Grandfather to Devon, Gavin, Abigail, Ashleigh, Carter, great grandfather to Kash, also the late Brianna and Gaige Alan. Brother to Randall Pyles, Deborah Noel, Pamela Pyles Patterson. Loving companion to Carol Stockdale.

Gary loved his sons and always wished them the best in life. The family will miss Gary's humor, his love and his lionhearted attitude.

Condolences send to family at 745 Fernwood Dr, Williamstown KY 41097

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February 17, 2025

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January 28, 2025

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Debbie Noel

February 17, 2025

My brother Gary, today would have been your birthday, Happy Birthday in heaven.. I still can't believe you're gone..I will miss our texts. You never failed to send a Christmas card.I had text you about where I was working and you said you used to race your Camaro down that street, oh the memories that brought up for you. Always to be remembered Gary..love you.

Pam pyles-patterson

February 16, 2025

When I arrived at Orlando airport to visit Gary he was waiting in baggage claim. As I got closer he had tears and was so grateful to see myself and brother randy
Gary showed us a great time that I will always remember.

John Nordhaus

January 28, 2025

What a great friend. I will so much miss having our coffee together in the mornings. RIP. So sad.

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