I love and miss you so much dad. I love u, i know ur watching over us.

Oh Aunt Melissa, I am so sorry. I was told just yesterday. You, Jennifer, and Gary have always meant the world to me. I have many happy memories growing up thanx to you and Gary. Your home always felt like a second home to me growing up. Even though we aren't around one another everyday, you, Gary, and Jennifer have always been in my thoughts everyday and in my heart always. I love you all.

i grew up with Gary and he was always one of the greatest guys to be around. his mom used to take us to Algonquin shopping center to race slot cars. we went to elementary, jr high and high school together.  did a lot of things we shouldn't, but that's growing up.  spent over 45 years knowing him even tho we drifted apart.  God Bless you, Gary, and look down on us from heaven with a smile as you wait for us to join you.

To Melissa & Family

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melacholy summer day.
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm & you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still.
A place is vacant in our hearts, which never can be filled.  And after a lonely heartache, and many silent tears; there's always a beautiful memory, or one we loved so dear.

Michelle, Marika and Brittney (neighbors)

Melissa & Family...This is Michael Simms' daughter. My thoughts are with you and your entire family today.  My dad thought so much of Gary.  Many prayers, Nacetia

I'm so sorry for everyone's lost.he will be missed by many people.he will always be in your hearts.

Melissa & family, Our words cannot explain how saddened we are hearing about Gary. Our prayers and endless sympathy are with you and your family.  Dowanna & Steve Pike

My brothers and I (Jon, Adam, Andy) will never forget the memories of such a fun and loving uncle.

Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies. I remember as a kid being out on Uncle Donald and Aunt Delores boat and Gary was on it as well, when the boat turned over in the middle of the Ohio river and we all went flying into the water. I am just so sorry to hear of your loss.

My condolences to the family.Gary was a wonderful man.May God rest his soul & be with his family in their time of need.

Rest In Peace Gary, You were one of my best friends growing up and you will be missed. Melissa & Jennifer you are in my thoughts and Prayers

Gary "Dawgs" Dawes was a good friend of ours for many years.  Steve and I had many great times with Gary and Melissa.  We will keep you and your families in our prayers during this difficult time.  And as Gary always said as I was leaving..."send Stumper my Love"...So here's to you Gary...Stumper and I send you and your family our Love.  May the Angels guide you swiftly home and may you find comfort and peace.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.  The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Melissa, We are sorry for your loss, Our prayers are with you.

Jim, Peggy, Jerry, Kina and Hannah, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  May the angels welcome him home and may he finally be in the peace he so deserves.  Love, Will, Vicki, Shawn, Anna & Kurt & Ava, Mallory & Dakoda

jennifer & melissa I am sorry for your loss gary was a very special person and he will be in my prayers

OBITUARY

Gary Wayne Dawes

August 4, 1955 – May 9, 2011

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