Gary L Tribble

Born August 16, 1953 in Pekin to Jesse and Helen (Cornwell) Tribble, he married Dawn Lee Snow on December 23, 1975 in Springfield. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jesse (Brittney) Tribble and Devin Tribble, both of Pekin; two brothers, Rick (Sheryl) Tribble of South Bend, Indiana and Steve (Marea) Tribble of Kentucky; two sisters, Jeanne (Brian) Lang and Carol Berger, both of Pekin; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his two dogs, Charlie and Mick.

Gary worked at Caterpillar, Inc for 35 years, retiring in 2007 as a machinist at the Mossville Engine Plant.

He was a member of the United Autoworkers Local 974.

Gary had played the guitar and sang vocals in several area bands including Stages and Pearl. He loved music and classic cars, and was a big Beatles fan.

His visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. A service celebrating his life will follow at 3 p.m. led by George Herbst. Cremation will be accorded after the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.

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