Gary Louis Edington

Gary Louis Edington, Kokomo and formerly of Kansas City MO, passed away on Sunday February 14, 2021 at St Vincent Ascension, Indianapolis after a short battle with lung cancer. Gary was born on October 18, 1957 to Jesse and Novella (Hogan) Edington. Gary attended Kokomo schools. He accepted Christ as a young man and most recently gave his life back to Christ during a church service at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with his nephew Michael. Gary enjoyed a successful & illustrious career in the trucking industry as an OTR truck driver and former owner operator for close to 40 years with several million miles of accident free driving. While driving as a household mover, Gary transported the households of many well known people, corporate executives and professional athletes including Marcus Allen, Randy Moss, the late former KC Chief Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer and Retired General David Petraeus to name a few. Gary was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan and an avid clothes horse who owned close to 100 suits with matching shirts, ties & shoes. His house was described by a young great niece as one big walk in closet! He was a very personable man who talked tough but had a huge loving and giving heart. He had friends all over the US and will be sorely missed by all. Gary is survived by his children and grandchildren whom he loved dearly: son Brandon, his wife Shelley and their 2 sons Jackson and Lucas. Daughter Jessye and her children Jermon, Justyn and Jaeya, all of Lee’s Summit MO. Siblings: John Henry Jackson Sr(Jacqueline), Beverly Crain, Olathe KS, Roberta Jackson, Ronald Jackson, Brenda(Jimmie)Gaillard, Thomas(Vanessa)Edington, Yvonne Edington, Evelyn Edington and Angela Edington. Also surviving are his Aunt Lenora Hogan Washington, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Gary was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, siblings: Robert Edington, Nathaniel Newsom Jr, Albert Jackson Jr, Raymond Jackson Sr, James Jackson Sr, and Marcia Campbell. Also niece Adrian Jackson , nephew Ronald Campbell and brother in law Clarance Campbell. Services for Gary will be private per his wishes. His body is entrusted to Ellers Mortuary.