He is survived by his wife, Kyong Monroe of Killeen; his children, Jurgen Monroe of Temple, Tom Monroe and wife Lee Ann of Elm Mott, Gary Monroe Jr. and wife Tammie of Briggs, Patricia (Sue) Monroe and husband Jim Schultz of Copperas Cove, Rob Monroe and wife Julie of Brownwood and Rick Monroe and wife Kristy of Copperas Cove; twenty four grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, Leroy and Jennie Monroe; his wife of 40 years and mother of his children, Edith Monroe; his siblings, Granville Monroe, Ronnie Monroe and Vicky Monroe; and a daughter, Carmen Monroe.
Gary was born on November 3, 1939 to Leroy and Jennie Monroe in Kansas City, MO. He retired from the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam.
His passions were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling across the United States and seeing the country.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home also in Copperas Cove. A funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, TX on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 2 pm.
