Born in Kansas City, MO on August 4th, 1944, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy J. Steele, in 1966. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1963, serving with distinction until his honorable discharge in 1969.
In 1967 Nancy and Garry welcomed their son and first born child, Garry Duane Staley Jr. 1970 saw the arrival of Christine, their second child. Garry enjoyed rooting for the Chiefs and Royals all his life.
Garry was preceded in death by his son Gary Duane Staley at age 47. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Christine Zerba, grandchildren; Jacob A. Staley, Zachary A. Staley, Memphis C. Zerba as well as great grandson Noah Staley.
Garry will be greatly missed by all those he touched during his life. An amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.