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GARY WALSTON Obituary

WALSTON, GARY LEON, 56
Ocala - Gary Leon Walston, 56, of Ocala, passed away April 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Iketani Walston; sons, Garrett (Renee) and Craig (Rachel); his mother, Ioma McGrath; two grandsons, and three half-sisters. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Church @ the Springs, 5424 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, 34480, with Rev. Joe LaCognata officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County, Shriner's Children's Hospital, Church @ the Springs, or www.pancan.org. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala is handling arrangements.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2012.

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Jill Hime

May 1, 2012

Thought and Prayers to the Walston family. I had many laughs with Gary when we worked together at the bank. So sorry for you loss.

Helen Mjovig

April 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and courage during this difficult time.

Jonathon Tucker

April 21, 2012

Lisa, The Tucker family is praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow. Gary will be missed and I have found peace celabrating his life in having the previledge to have become his friend. He is an example to all of us on how we should live our lives.

Michelle Surman

April 20, 2012

Lisa and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill & Michelle

April 20, 2012

To Ioma and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God Bless you all always.
Kathy Keenan

April 20, 2012

Karen,Cheryl & Kat, my heart & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Tami & Emil Martin

April 20, 2012

Lisa and family my God bless you and keep you strong I know that is what Gary would have wanted. He is home and at peace now.
Carol and Emilio Gonzalez (Ocala,Fl.)

Pat Moses

April 20, 2012

Lisa and Family....thinking of you now...God Bless You.

Bob and Bonnie Rickel

April 20, 2012

We remember Gary for his intelligence, quick wit and smile. I fondly remember our times laughing and sharing stories of our years growing up in South Florida. We rejoice in the knowledge that through Christ we will spend eternity together with Gary.

Bob and Bonnie Rickel

April 20, 2012

I will always remember Gary for his intelligence, quick wit and smile. We shared many memories and laughter of our years growing up in South Florida. We will miss our brother but praise God for the knowledge that through Christ we will spend eternity together.

Patricia and Steve Cluster

April 20, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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