Gary Lee Medley, age 67, died at his home in Danville, AL., January 15, 2021. Gary was born May 12, 1953, in Augsburg, Germany, to Edward A. Medley, Sr. and Mary Medley. He lived most of his life in Columbus, MS. He played high school football and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1971. He joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1973 and was an 8 year veteran when he was injured fighting a fire in downtown Columbus on May 12, 1981, in which he lost his leg. Gary also worked at Metso in Columbus for over 20 years until his retirement. Gary loved bass fishing, taxidermy, woodworking, Braves baseball and Alabama football. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Medley, his brother, Edward A. Medley, Jr., sister, Marian Parson (Tony), daughters, Ginnie Cody and Laura Hoffman (Brian), step children, Mandy (Dan) and Doug, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In remembrance of Gary donations can be made to the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, 50 Airline Road, Columbus, MS. 39702.