Gary Newell Acrey

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Newell Acrey, who went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2025, at the age of 70, following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He met many challenges over the past few years with humor and grace. The family wishes to extend special thanks to his caregivers from AlevCare Hospice, as well as his private caregivers. They are angels on earth who extended love and excellent care.

Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was born to Wendell and Dorothy Acrey in Fort Worth, Texas on January 7, 1955. Gary graduated from Richland High School and earned degrees from the University of Houston and the University of Texas at Arlington. He had a true servant heart and was passionate about helping others. Gary devoted 31 years to helping children and families at Tarrant County Juvenile Services. His work was his calling. He was well known for his knowledge, his sense of humor, and his kind and gentle spirit. He had a gift for making everyone he met feel loved and important. Gary loved Jesus, his family, his friends, animals, watching football, Star Trek, and the Three Stooges.

Gary is survived by his wife of 46 years, Penny Glenn Acrey, his three children, daughter Sarah Hill and her husband, Jonathan; daughter Laura Stone and her husband Mark; and son, Paul Acrey and his husband Wesley. Granddaughters, Emily and Aubrey Hill, and Grandson, Bennett Stone. Gary was predeceased by his parents, and an infant brother, Dennis Ray Acrey. The family deeply appreciates the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. He was a ray of sunshine to all who knew him.

Should you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CUREPSP, psp.org

Visitation will be at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth on Thursday 3/6/25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday 3/7/25 at 10:00 am, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall. Graveside service will be at 2:30 pm at Laurel Land Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas.