Gary was born in Cleveland, OH. After Gary graduated from St Ignatius High School in 1955, he went on to John Carroll University, where he was also a basketball star & then to earn his JD at Duke University Law School. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1964 and remained a practicing lawyer since. He was inducted into the JCU Hall of Fame (Basketball) in 1972.
Gary had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, and brave. He loved spending time with his family in different ways: backpacking, basketball, Braves games, golf outings, model train building, reading, and especially playing Gin Rummy with his wife, Adèle.
Gary is survived by his adoring wife of 58 years, Adèle (nee Newton) & their 5 children: Brandt (Garlan); David (Kellie); Billy (Emmalee); Adèle (Brett); and Andre; & by his grandchildren: Caroline, Henry & Adèle, Leland & Camille, & Charlie & Isabelle. He is also survived by his sister Karen.
Mass will be said at the Cathedral of Christ the King on December 6 at 10:00am with a reception to follow. Burial will occur the same day at Arlington Memorial Park at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, Georgia.
