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Gary French Obituary
1946-2013
Gary W. French, 66, of Pensacola passed away April 10, 2013. He was born June 9, 1946 in the hills of Strawberry Plains, TN. He was a Navy man and throughout his various careers he was able to travel the world. He graduated college with high honors and received many awards and accolades throughout his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ada French and his brother, Troy "T.A." French.
Left to cherish his memory are his fiancée, Peggy Harralson; daughters, Kelly French and Rene Braden; extended family, Paul Harralson (Jean), Jill Snider (Wes), Jenna Marvulli (Thomas); his grandchildren; sister-in-law, Paulette French; nieces, Melissa Cline, Karen Satterlee (Brian); nephew, Kevin French (Tammy); and cousin, Becky Brewer.
Gary was proud of his Tennessee heritage and the family gatherings that he held so dear to his heart.
Visitation will take place from 11-12:00pm Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Pensacola Memorial Garden Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 12:00pm.
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for Gary French
November 27, 2013
thanksgiving is tomorrow dosent even seem like it love n miss ya dad happy turkey day
rena braden
June 9, 2013
Happy birthday daddy I love you very very much I miss you lots but I don't forget about you
rena braden
May 17, 2013
tabatha graduate gradua graduated from: South Doyle high school I know you're proud of her like I am
Janet -Rena Braden
May 2, 2013
Daddy not a day goes by that I'm not thinking bout you.Daddy I wish I could be with you. I wish I could go back in time and change things and I was a little girl sitting on your lap. Sitting there with you holding me and telling me stories. Daddy heaven is looking brighter now that you made it your final resting place. I miss you dearly daddy. love your baby girl
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rena braden
April 30, 2013
I love you daddy and I miss you
Rena Braden-French
April 20, 2013
To the world greatest dad .that anyone could ask for. Me and Kelly were very blessed to have you in our life. We love you and will never forget the life you shared with us. Daddy wait for me I will be there with you one day. Daddy your memory will last forever. I will never forget you. You were a dad, granddad to 5 grandkids. Crystal, Carrie, Ronnie, Johnny, Tabby. And a great granddad to 10 great grandkids. LaShay, Haley, Courtney, Ericka, Lacey, Abby, Holly, Molly, little Ronnie and yes its a girl also. Jeremiah the only great grandson. Daddy I love you.
carrie french
April 20, 2013
Hey pappaw i am sp sorry that u had to go I love you and now i know u are not suffering any more. I will miss u so much but never forget about you..... I LOVE U PAPPAW
Rena Braden
April 20, 2013
Daddy love you i know you looking down on me & your5grandkids&10gtgrandkids we all love you daddy&pappaw
Teresa Szaltis
April 18, 2013
May God give your heart peace. Praying for the family and loved ones of Gary French.
April 16, 2013
You will be missed but never forgotten.
We love you Uncle Gary.
Love, Dutch & Julia Conklin
April 16, 2013
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about your dad...just know he is in a better place, pain free and whole again....sending prayers to your and your family.
Kathi Fleming Bullard
Duwan & Connie Duignan
April 15, 2013
Duwan and I both are sorry to hear about Gary's death. Duwan always spoke highly of Gary. Hope you find peace and comfort. Sorry for your loss.
Kelly French
April 15, 2013
I love and miss you dad
Kelly French
April 15, 2013
I will always love and miss you
Love your ill Buddha belly
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