A visitation for family and friends for Gary will be held Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. A burial will occur at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Terry, Preston Brasswell, Ron Pilz, Kevin Hudson, John Skinner and Shawn Skieff.
Mr. Fillingim was born September 7, 1963 in Phenix City, Alabama; son of Jerry and Carrie Arrighi Fillingim. He was a machinist with Benning Auto Parts who loved his John Deere Mower, racing, trail riding, western movies, motorcycles, going out to eat, but most of all, he loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Fillingim and his brother, Bobby Fillingim.
Survivors include his mother, Carrie Fillingim, wife, Carol Fillingim, children, Katelyn Fillingim Won (Tae), Brent Wood, Amanda Skieff (Shawn), TJ Wood (Jetta); grandchildren, Emma Grace, Carson, Conner, Sophie, Jaxon and Maddy.
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