Gary is survived by his loving wife Lola, daughter: Shari (Troy) Eckmann, son : Kevin (Marie) Graham, grandchildren: Brandon Eckmann and Hilary Graham, brother: Bob (Donna) Graham; sister-in-law: Helen Graham, sister-in-law: Carol (Bud) Geaschel, and his dear grand-dogs: Chloe, Toby, Mack, Zoe, Frank, and Luna.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd F. and Mattie Marie (nee Saunders) Graham and his brother Bill Graham.
Gary married Lola on June 9 1962, in Collinsville Illinois. Gary served in the United States Navy during peace years. Afterwards, he worked for Cerro Copper Products, retiring after more than 40 years. After retirement, he stayed active by turning his love of cars into a job he loved, working as a driver for car dealerships. Gary was a member of the Collinsville Masonic Lodge 712 and enjoyed serving as past president of the Looking Glass Corvette Club. Gary cherished his time with his beloved wife, family, and friends above all else. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Memorial donations in Gary’s honor can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Services are to be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, Illinois 5000 North Illinois Street Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
Visitation from 10am to 12pm, October 31st, 2020.
Funeral services are to be held privately.
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