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William Gary Obituary

William H. Gary Sr. of Richmond departed this life Friday, August 1, 2003. He was predeceased by his father, Rev. W.W. Gary Sr. He is survived by his wife, Renee' Gary; daughter, Vernita Gary; two sons, William Gary Jr. and Duane Gary; mother, Ida Mae Gary; one brother, Willie Gary Jr. (Betty Jo); four sisters, Beverly Bell (Neal), Linda Gilbert, Marilyn Headen (Quzandor), and Cynthia Jones (Michael); a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law, Eunice C. Grady; father-in-law, Johnnie Grady; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; two goddaughters, Ketece Mason and Chelsea Hicks; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, 11 a.m. at Broomfield C.M.E. Church, 609 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Rev. Kathleen Brooks officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2003.

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August 9, 2003

To The Gary Family,



Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family in the loss of your loved one. It was a great pleasure to have known and worshipped with Mr. Gary. He made us feel so welcomed when we were a part of the Broomfield CME family! Even upon our departure he showed us so much love. What a Christ like spirit! To us, his spirit displayed a fine example of a steward! He will be missed. Please know that we love you and you will continuously be in our hearts and in our prayers! I'm sure he has joined the angelic choir up in heaven with his anointed voice! Be blessed!



Tony and Pearl Ross, P.J. Webb

Joyce Howard, Ashley & LaShawnda Ross

Barbara, Shaina, and Daryl Wilson

George Hicks

August 6, 2003

Renee', I was very deeply saddened by the passing of your husband, William, and my classmate, Paine College, 1976. The Lord giveth, and

the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Lean on the Lord, and He shall strengthen thine heart. Additionally, he will supply your every need. It is my prayer that God will continue to shower you and your family with his rich blessings. Take care. My family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Diane Wilson

August 6, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. God Bless!



Diane Wilson (Jackie's sister)

Jacqueline Harris

August 6, 2003

To Renee and family



May the dear memories of your loved one keep him close to your heart always. May God's gentle hand give you the inner strength and faith to endure the road ahead.



Also, remember I am always here for you.



William was such a dear and caring person and he had a way to make you smile when you were sad. He was my dear friend and I know he is an "Angel" in God's kingdom now.



You have my deepest condolences during this difficult time. May God bless all of you and keep you in his care.



Jacqueline Harris

Southern States

The Men's Fellowship Jenkins Memorial CME Church

August 4, 2003

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Revelation 14:13

Ruth K. Thierry

August 4, 2003

He Fought a good fight

He finished his course

He kept the faith

Henceforth, there is laid up for him

A crown of righteousness

2Timothy 4:7-8

Ervin A. Barksdale

August 4, 2003

I truly enjoyed working with William at the Marshall Center, he was a caring person to all. It was always a joy to see him at conferences throughout the state. He truly loved his family and his church.

Kristin Gantt

August 4, 2003

Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever. Thinking of you and your loved ones with deepest sympathy.

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

August 4, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Charles G. Turner Sr.& Family

August 3, 2003

To Renee and family

We were so sorry to hear of William's death. I will forever cherish the brotherly love and friendship we shared through the years which started at Paine College

hope the words of the following poem will be of comfort to all of

you



It’s God’s Will And We Must Comply

By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.



Life is uncertain,

But as sure as we are born one day we must die

Sometimes we sit and wonder why

The fact is it’s God’s will and we must comply.



Throughout our life we live we live through happiness and sadness

And many toils and strife

And when our earthly life is over we enter into our “eternal life”



Whenever a loved one or friend makes their earthly depart

It is natural for it to bring hurt and sorrow to our heartAnd to deal with our loss we grieve, mourn, and cry

In all essence we must remember this is God’s will and we must all must comply



For those of us that are left behind

We must cherish the special memories

And keep them all in mind

Just remember it is not for us to question why we have to die

It’ s Gods will and we all have to comply.



May God Bless and comfort all of you

Mr.& Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Sr. & Family

Shayna & Maiysha Lewis

August 3, 2003

The Gary Family,

We are sorry for the lost of your love one. Mr. Gary was truly a very nice man, he was always smiling, that's the thing we remember most about him. To the Gary's We Love you, and if there's anything we can do for you please let us know.

Yrishia (Ree-Ree) Dorsey & Family

August 3, 2003

To the Gary Family You have our heart felt sympathy, Nita, William Jr., and Duane have been my best friends since we were kids, Mr Gary was always so nice to us neighborhood children. We will all miss him, he is one of God's Angels now, watching over us. Just know he is always with you. God bless all of you.

Ruth K. Thierry

August 2, 2003

With Heartfelt Sympathy At this Difficult time, My thoughts are

with you in sympathy and friendship

Dorothy Rowley

August 2, 2003

William lived a wonderful life that was so much more fulfilled by a loving and support wife, daughter and sons. May he rest in peace among heaven's best.

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