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Gary Crist Obituary
URBANA – Gary Kemp Crist, 78 of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024 in London Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on April 20, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Norman Richard and Corrine Lucille (Kemp) Crist. Gary was a graduate of Urbana High School, received his bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University and Master's in English & American Studies from Case Western Reserve University.
Gary is survived by his sons, Andrew Delaney (Megan) Crist, and Kevin Delaney Crist; his sister, Deborah Kay Crist; his granddaughter, Delaney Cole Crist; his niece, Tiffany Marie Estes; and nephews, Derek Thomas Estes, and Kyle William (Morgan) Riley.
Gary is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45-plus years, Sarah Anne (Delaney) Crist, and his parents.
A lifelong learner and educator, Gary had a strong appreciation for literature, history, and the arts. You could often find him reading or enjoying historical documentaries in his spare time. Although he spent the majority of his career in human resources holding various leadership positions with 29 years of experience, teaching was his passion, and he enjoyed making himself accessible to his students both in and out of the classroom. His family was his center. Everyone loved him dearly and he will be missed.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.
Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor John Nolte officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Vivian B Blevins, Ph.D.
April 25, 2024
I knew Gary when he and I were faculty at Urbana College. He was an intelligent and gracious man who loved and honored his wife, Sarah. When I saw him at a reunion two years ago, I was baffled that he was incoherent, something I never expected. He tried over and over to talk to me about Sarah and his sons. I was touched by that outpouring of love and that he wanted to share with me his love for them after all these years. The obituary does an excellent job in detailing his love for study and teaching as I knew and understood that part of him. Andrew and Kevin, you were blessed to have had a wonderful father and may you find peace with his passing.
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Vicky Forrest
February 19, 2024
I am so, so sorry to learn of Gary´s passing. I was fortunate to be among his students when he taught at Urbana College and he was an outstanding educator. He and Sarah were both generous with their time, their home and hospitality. A favorite memory is of our class in Shakespeare traveling to Stratford Canada to see performances, something I have continued to do over the years. Condolences to all.
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