Gary I would like to thank you for all you have done for me coming to get me from Florida when it was time to come home had a blast on travels back sneaking chewy into Emerils restaurant "delmonicos", Pensacola Beach and oysters by the peir. And hiring me to work with you at pyrotech as I got to spend a lot of time with you. U were always there for this family and loved my mother dearly and for this I am forever grateful. I miss you rest my friend I love you. ❤ 

Gary thank u for coming into our lives and being so caring helping us in so many ways teaching us so many lil imp things like checking fluids in our cars...things ill always remember and pass on. You loved me and helped me even when I was not so loveable and didnt deserve it. You became someone my mom and us girls and then our children could count on and loved as your own and you didnt have to. You fit right in w your sarcasm & love of laughter and kind ❤. Ill forever be so thankful for you loving & taking awesome care of my mom making her happy & giving her the life she dreamed of esp taking her to Ireland! I saw the pain you felt when we lost her and my heart ached for you...Im finding peace that your w her now & I know you both are too. I miss you and will never forget you and all the love you brought us. You are my 2nd dad and Im forever grateful for all the years with you. I love you and hope you and mom keep laughing & loving each other like I watched you do for so many years together...Rest in peace sweet Garvin Gary Wilson


Gary, Grandpa, Poopay, you we're my McDonalds man! So many breakfast burritos and hours in the play place while you sat and sipped your coffee and read newspapers. The many museums and vacations we went on, the times you pushed me to do better and took me to my classes. You and grandma were my rocks, when I had no one else you were always there to lean on. It is true for this family the world is a different place without you in it, I only wish we had more time together but you are not hurting anymore and that gives me peace, it's like your both still here just not within reach... I love you both always and forever, the impact you made on so many people is you living on in our hearts.

Grandpa I always enjoyed learning how to be responsible from you, you made sure I always was taken care of and showed me stability and consistency. I will miss most the chuckles and the humor that you carry so well. I am so happy to have the blessing of calling you grandpa, You and Grams are the best! thank you for all the laughs and taking me to Mama Tios religiously for chips and salsa. You will be greatly missed and your love carrys on in my heart

It was such a blessing to have you in my life these past 7 years. Thank you for showing me what it's like to have a grandpa! You went above and beyond for so many people. Not even one year after becoming a part of the family & you were already running me to the dentist & taking me on grocery trips with you. I will truly miss being yours and grandma's tech support.  I love and miss you! It brings peace knowing you & grandma are with eachother again! 

My grandpa was undoubtedly the biggest blessing in my whole life. He saved me,  he helped me, he loved me unconditionally. He was my biggest supporter. My best friend. My “one call away” go to guy. He taught me to enjoy the scenic route, to not take life so seriously, to enjoy the little moments, to do what you can to show people you appreciate them, to go out of my way to be kind.  Most importantly he taught me to “adjust, adapt, and overcome.”

 But grandpa… adjusting, adapting, and overcoming losing you has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done.  God knows I’m trying. I hope you know how much I love you. You were in life, as you will be in death, my guardian angel. Thank you for every moment you gave to me. I will never, ever forget you. 


I can’t believe you are gone, we all miss you so much. I’m happy knowing you are with mom, she is pretty hard to live without 

We love this guy!  He was an important and much loved guy of  our family.  Steve and “Garv” were Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity brothers and we have many happy memories of him.  We hope he is happy now with Mary and his family and friends who passed before him.  We’ll see you on the other side!  Love you!  Steve, Marsha, Brian and Emily Wilson❤️

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Garvin Gary Wilson

December 1, 1947 – January 20, 2022

McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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