On June 3rd, 2024, Gary Wayne Dugger passed away holding the hand of his beloved wife, Eddie. Born December 4th, 1942 to Carl and Mildred Dugger in McAlester, Oklahoma it didn't take long for Gary to answer the call to adventure.
From serving his country in Vietnam to negotiating big deals in Japan, and fighting for his clients in courts across Oklahoma and Texas, Gary saw and experienced as much as the world had to offer. But what Gary will be remembered for most was his heart.
Those closest to Gary knew him as a man of exceptional honor and integrity who gave his all to friends and family. A rock to many, his loss will be deeply felt by the countless lives he touched.
Gary was predeceased by his father Carl Dugger, mother Mildred Dugger, and grandson David Wesley Dugger.
Gary is survived by loving wife, Edna “Eddie” Marie (Mills) Dugger, sister Carole Vessey, sister Vicki Dugger and husband Richard Zita, son David Dugger and wife Julie, daughter Devin Holman and husband Cory, son Cameron Dugger and wife Jennifer, grandsons Holden Dugger, Eli Dugger, and Owen Dugger, granddaughters Hannah Dugger, Ava Dugger, Edie Dugger, and Emmie Holman, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer, located at 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077.
Visitation: Sunday, June 9th at 3-5pm and Monday, June 10th at 9-10am.
Funeral Service: Monday, June 10th at 10am.
For those who wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, the family suggests the following charities, which were near to Gary’s heart:
The American Heart Association
The American Diabetes Association
The Wounded Warriors Foundation
Vietnam Veterans of America
