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GERRY BRENT, 73
Ocala - Gerry Brent Howard, 73, passed away on January 30, 2017. He was born in Lafayette, IN. He served in the US Air Force and attended Purdue University. He worked for the Lafayette, IN fire department for four years before joining the Lafayette, IN police department where he retired as Deputy Chief of Police 23 years later. He moved to Ocala, FL with his wife, Margery, where they both enjoyed being pilots in the aviation community. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic church, Fraternal Order of Police, AARL, AOPA, Blue Knights, NAFI, American Legion, EAA, NRA, and Central FL Musicians Association.
He is survived by his wife, Margery; children, Laura, husband, Jeff, Brent, wife, Sheryl, and Craig, wife, Heide; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Griffith, and Sandra Denhardt, husband, Phillip all of Indiana. He is also survived by his beloved beagle, Samantha Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church Belleview, FL. Interment immediately following at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens 5740 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, The Humane Society, or Tippecanoe County FOP Arman Lodge 49.
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for Gerry Howard
May 9, 2017
Love you forever. -Marge
February 25, 2017
Our hearts and love go you to Margery and her family. Very nice honorable man, and joy to be around John and Theresa Holloway (Ocala, Florida)
Dennis Brady
February 5, 2017
Danno enjoy working with Gary. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. Best wishes to you and the family.
Randy Hale
February 4, 2017
I remember him as he good and honest man. Always happy and a excellent commander to work under.
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Bennette Poole
February 4, 2017
Gerry was a great man. Always enjoyed seeing his smile and hearing his wisdom. My condolences to Margy and family.
Joy Bauer
February 4, 2017
Margie,
My heart is holding you in thoughts and prayers. There are never words when such a loss occurs.
Hugs,
Joy Bauer
Deborah James
February 3, 2017
Friend of his nephew...Daniel Keen, please accept my sincere condolences for your families loss..sounds like he was a very special man...Deb James
February 2, 2017
Margie, Ann and I send our condolences to you and your family in your loss of Gerry. What a fine man for sure ! Jan Ligo, Atlanta
February 2, 2017
Margie, Our condolences to you and your family. Jan and Ann Ligon, Atlanta
February 2, 2017
Marge, I will be there in prayer during his service. I cannot express the love I have for you and Gerry and how you loved and cared for both my mom and dad. They loved you and cherished your friendship. I cannot even fathom your loss as I love my Sha as you love your Gerry. You will be in my prayers every hour I am awake. You are so special to me. Love always. Joanne, Sha and Travis who has so many fond memories with the both of you.
February 2, 2017
Gerry was a great person to know. I am blessed to know him and to work with him on the Lafayette Police Department.
Larry Danaher
Judy Klemp Hallenbeck
February 2, 2017
Margie, so sad to hear about Jerry. Always had a smile.
February 2, 2017
We were so saddened to hear about Gary's passing - he was a true lifelong friend and will be missed! Our condolences to Marge and the family.
Regards,
Bob & Nancy Goris
Tom Leach
February 2, 2017
Rest in peace, my friend.
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