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Johnny Floyd Gary Jr.

1952 - 2021

Johnny Floyd Gary Jr. obituary, 1952-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1952

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Johnny Gary Obituary

a great man passed away on March 14, 2021. Born March 1, 1952, in Belle Glade, Florida, he was the firstborn son of Johnnie F. and Annie K. Gary. He graduated from Emerson High School, was a member of Y.E.S. (Youth Ensuring Solidarity), and several other organizations. Very active in the community, he was a Senior Coach for the Tolleston Community Baseball League. He made a great impact on many. Johnny was a peaceful, caring, loving, and well-respected man. He was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, 3 brothers: Kevin Gary, Willie Mark Gary, and James Tyner; and 2 sons, David, and Kadmiel MaHone. He leaves to cherish his lasting memory, 2 daughters, Desjanika LaShawn and Jacqueline LiNai Gary; 2 brothers, Anthony Gary and John Tyner; 1 sister, Debra Gary Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 5 nieces; 3 nephews; 10 great-nieces; 6 great-nephews, whom he affectionally called "Rock Head'; and long life best friend, Henry Kemp. Memorial Service, October 30, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 24, 2021.

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Annette Fields

October 19, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Pastor Melvin Drake

October 25, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the Gary family. My MTT brother, friend and next door neighbor. I´m sure that he will be missed by all who knew and loved Johnny. My prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. God bless. RIP Johnny

Annette Fields

October 24, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Annette Fields

October 24, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

October 24, 2021

To the family,

Johnny's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Calvin Ambrose

October 24, 2021

Rest in peace my dear friend

Min. Carl Gary IHS

October 22, 2021

Anthony and family I extend to you my deepest condolences and prayers especially during your moment of bereavement. May the precious memories of your loved one bring you comfort. God bless you.

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