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Gary Boyd Samuelson - Age 83, of Mount Pleasant, passed away January 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12PM Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes- Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Sunday from 10AM until the time of service.
Gary was born August 24, 1942, in Flint, Michigan to the late Arthur and Geraldine (Snyder) Samuelson. He retired from General Motors after 25 years of service. Gary was a regular at the Moose Lodge, where he loved singing Elvis on their karaoke nights. He also enjoyed painting ceramic butterflies, which were displayed at his house; and loved to decorate for the holidays.
Gary is survived by his daughter Pam Samuelson; grandson Nicholas Samuelson; and siblings David Samuelson, and Ann Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings.
Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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