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GARY MCKEAN Obituary
MCKEAN
4/11/66 - 4/27/21
LAKELAND - Gary Lee Mckean, 55, fell asleep in death on Tuesday April 27th at 12:54PM at Lakeland Regional Health Hospital in Lakeland, Fl.
Services will be held Saturday May 8th at 12:00pm Via Zoom.
Born in Sayre, PA. Gary was the son of late Henry Ralph McKean and the late Rebecca Rosecrans McKean.
Besides his fiancée, Gary survived by his children, Bradley Lee Mckean and his wife Miranda, Tiffany Rena Mckean and her spouse Jonathan. His three grandchildren, Kahner Verba, Alivia Verba and Zachary Verba. His seven brothers James Alvah McKean of York, SC, Henry Ralph McKean, Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Samuel Carl McKean of Lakeland, FL, Patrick Charles McKean of Front Royal, VA, Ralph Wallace McKean of Caro, MI, Quintin Zebedee McKean of Lakeland, FL, Jerimiah Henry McKean of Lakeland, FL; His three sisters, Rose Marie McKean-Hogan of Lakeland, FL, Rebecca Maryellen Scripter of Fairdealing, MO, Dorothy Ann McKean of Lakeland, FL; And many beloved nephews and nieces.
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Alivia
July 13, 2025
He was my grampa and I miss him so much
John and Starla
May 3, 2021
Words fail to express John and mine sorrow for your loss. He is at peace and in the hands of God.
Susan L Hillman
May 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. I remember Gary as a happy guy always smiling. He is in God's hands now. He will be missed until we will meet again one day.
Jean spears
May 1, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rebekah & Dee McKean
May 1, 2021
My Brother your loss will be felt by many for a very long time...Much love and Affection Your Sister Dee
Jean spears
May 1, 2021
Gary was always a fun person to be around 2 thing for sure he liked his beer and bonfires back in the days.
Gary will always be missed.
RIP GARY
Jean spears
May 1, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Billie Shreve
May 1, 2021
RIP ,I pray God will give you all you deserve, I could never repay you for the gift you gave my family( being with my Dad when he passed) us knowing he was not alone. I’m sure you all are having a joyful time in heaven. But know you will be missed
Julie Francis
May 1, 2021
We had a lot of good times camping floating down the river with the children . There's always making people laugh no matter what he would find the good in it and make you laugh about it definitely a treasure to have known him and having part of my family
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