Gary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1967 and Baylor University in 1971. He went on to run the family business, Commercial Body Corporation until he retired in 2002.
In 1971, he married Sandra Lea Calfee, and they had two daughters and a lifetime of adventure.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, John Thomas "Tommy" Grist. Gary is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Amy Laden (Ryan) and Alissa MacVey (Andrew); and 6 grandchildren: Zachary Laden, Austin Laden, Riley Laden, Eve MacVey, Lily MacVey, and Colton MacVey; and brother, Kent Lawson Grist (Deanna).
MEMORIAL SERVICE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018
11:00 A.M.
HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN CHURCH
115 E. SAN ANTONIO STREET
FREDERICKSBURG, TX
Rev. Ryan Laden will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, http://donate.lls.org.
