Gary Shirley

gary shirley

Gary Lynn Shirley, 68, of Linden, was born November 28, 1953 in Pittsburg, Texas to Joe Ray and Peggy Daily Shirley. He passed away September 14, 2022 in Tyler, Texas.

Gary was a carpenter from a young age having learned the craft from his father. He worked for years in the Dallas area doing commercial and residential carpentry. Later moving to East Texas, Gary continued the work he loved and leaves behind several pieces of furniture he built for his family. He enjoyed reading Louis L’Amour westerns and watching reruns of old shows like Bonanza and Gunsmoke.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Shirley; sister-in-law, Ann Shirley.

He is survived by his two brothers and sister-in-law; Don Shirley, of Hughes Springs, and Marshall and Sherrie Shirley of Normangee; his three sons, Chad Shirley (Martha) of Waxahachie, Todd Shirley of Waxahachie, and Eric Shirley (Jordan) of Frisco; his daughter Callie Shirley (Cameron) of Texarkana; 3 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, and 1 great grandson;Β  numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and relatives.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services for Gary will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.

 

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  1. RIP Gary,you helped us for over 10 yrs.We have prayed that you could get back home but now your in your Heavenly home.We miss you and love you.Joe depended on you and he still wants to call you.


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