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Gary was drafted into the Army on September 11, 1969 and served in the Vietnam War. After leaving the service, Gary worked as a member of the Reynoldsburg Police Force for 25 years.
An avid sports fan, he was dedicated to Ohio teams including the Bengals, Buckeyes, and Reds. He enjoyed spending time at the course when not busy with his beloved dog Mokey. Gary was social and enjoyed playing poker games with his friends.
Gary is survived by wife Bonnie; sons Alex (Julie) West and Todd Doane; daughter Erica South; siblings Lois Younger and Gaylin DeLucca; grandchildren Auria and Kaydence West, Dawson and Logan South, Nate and Camden Doane; and favorite sister-in-law Pam Thomas.
He is preceded in death his parents and sister Pamela West.
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