Gary Alan Stonicher husband, father, granddaddy, son, brother, and friend will forever be remembered by his family and friends. Gary passed away March 24, 2020 in the presence of his family. He is from Birmingham, Alabama; he grew up in Crestwood, where he attended Woodlawn High School and graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1972. Gary worked in the consumer product industry in some capacity from 1975 when he went to work for his father at Dunbar Stonicher Company until present where he was the Director of Retail Sales for Southeastern Mills in Rome Georgia. He was a member of Church of the Highlands and attended the Grants Mill Campus where he served on the parking team. His many interests included watching Auburn football, playing golf, detailing cars, as well as reminiscing about vintage cars, and spending time with family and friends riding in his pontoon boat on Lake Martin. Gary was considered a best friend by many.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Paul Lionell {PL} and Florence Jackson Stonicher, his brother Paul Lionel Stonicher, Jr, sister in law Karen Baggett, and brother in law Gary Bearden. He is survived by his lovely wife of forty-five years, Diane Bearden Stonicher; daughter Shelly Stonicher Powers and son in law Richard Powers; grandson Jackson Alan Powers; and his granddaughter Brylee Rena’ Powers. He was a devoted granddaddy {G-daddy} to his two grandchildren that were the light of his life. He was always seen supporting Jackson and Brylee at their school, church, or sporting events. He is also survived by his brother Donald Yates Stonicher (Kimberly); as well as two brothers in law Robert Bearden and Kevin Bearden (Sharon), cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Pallbearers for the service are the following friends David Eades, Don Eades, Marcus Jones, Tom Reynolds, Rob Schaper, Keith Sims, David Taylor, and Scott Thomas.
Due to COVID-19 a private graveside service will be held at Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The service will be livestreamed at 11 am for your personal viewing pleasure. Pastor Blake Lindsey with the Church of the Highlands will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bruno Cancer Center in Memory of Gary Stonicher.
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