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Gary Ullom Obituary
ULLOM, 70
Banker
WINTER HAVEN - Gary L. Ullom, age 70, died on January 16, 2009 of heart failure in Las Vegas, NV after a sudden illness.
Gary was born in Parkersburg, WV on August 7, 1938. He was in the Air Force from 1957 to 1961 and served in the Belgian Congo Crisis. He and his family moved to Winter Haven in 1966.
Gary had a lengthy career as a banker, first with Exchange Bank and then as President of First Sterling Bank, both in Winter Haven. He attended Louisiana State University School of Banking and received certification. After retirement from banking he opened We Cash Checks and Pawn in Dundee, which he operated for several years.
A life member of the National Skeet Association and Winter Haven Skeet and Trap club, he was an avid skeet shooter and in his life won several championships. He was a member of the Moose Club, a past member of the Optimist Club and Lake Region Yacht and Country Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Ullom and Nora Wolfe Ullom Crandall, as well as three sisters and a brother. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gretta, three children: Jana Giddings and husband Wayne, Mike Ullom and wife Laurie, and Kara Ullom and grandchildren: Rachael, Hannah, Matt and Lindsay, also his nephew, Paul Ullom of Tampa and his family.
Gary was a loving and generous son, husband, father and grandfather and will missed by his family and friends.
Memorial services will be Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 11:00 am at Oakridge Funeral Care at 2425 W. Havendale Blvd. Winter Haven, Fl 33881. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolence to the family can be sent to:
www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Ullom
Carissa McKinney
January 1, 2010
Kara, Mrs. Gretta and Family,
You remain in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers. We love you!
Carissa
Tammy Bender-Caraker
January 25, 2009
Mike and family,
Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nora Cook
January 25, 2009
My Dear Kara,
Carissa calls you her sister. Therefore you are my daughter, when she hurts I hurt. Please know you are loved and thought about. I would never say I know how you feel, but I do know what it is like to lose a parent and I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I will not say that in time it will get better, but I will say that with each minute you get where you can cope a little bit better. Please know that as a mother I would do anything to ease your pain. You are loved. and I am sending to you and your family all my love and prayers not just at this time, but also in the months to come.
Charity Loranzan (McKelvin)
January 23, 2009
Kara,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. I can't even imagine the pain you feel. Just know that the Lord, Our God, can provide us comfort. I will be praying for you!
Mandy Schonrock
January 23, 2009
Kara and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Although I didn't know your Dad Kara, I'm sure he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carissa McKinney (Cook)
January 23, 2009
Kara,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my sister, and I am so sorry. I know you miss him so much, but he knows you love him and you know he loves you. The love never ends. One of the awesome gifts God gives is not only His infinite comfort but also the reassurance that this is not really the end, and you will see your Daddy again. He is no longer on this earth, but that does not mean that you are not still his baby girl.
I love you!
Paula Green
January 22, 2009
Gretta and Family,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Regina Boxx
January 22, 2009
Jana,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Regina (Hartzog) Boxx
Jennifer Miles-Paris
January 22, 2009
I just want to extend my condolences to the Ullom family. I can't imagine the grief you are feeling at the loss of Mr. Ullom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Miles Paris
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