Gary Edward Burleson was born on August 13, 1952 and left this earth to join his parents and daughter, Miranda, in God’s Kingdom on January 19, 2015. He was retired from the Defense Contract Audit Agency, where he served as Chief of Inventory Support, and was awarded the Honorable Career Service Award.
He was a loving husband; father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Gary served his community and church family in many capacities, including offering classes on and providing free tax advice. He honored God and his church by serving as a Sunday School Teacher in many churches and for many years.
Gary was always there to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to lean on or cry on, and/or an ear to listen. We will miss his big heart, his stories, his humor, and especially his big ole bear hugs.
Gary is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda; his daughters, Amanda rich, Jaclyn Herrera, Joie Burleson; grandchildren, Kalyn, Derrick, Matt, Jake, Hannah, Wesley; siblings, Barbara, Catherine, Michael, Larry and William(Bill Jr.).
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday Jan. 24 at 12 Noon in the chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, with Rev. Terry Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Rolling Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 5 until 8 PM Friday at the funeral home.
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