

He grew up in Miles, Texas where he graduated from Miles High School in 1962. He went to San Angelo College and Texas Tech University. In 1967, Gary married Donna Caffey. He worked for and retired from International Steel Worker Union as a representative covering Oklahoma and West Texas. Gary also delivered meals for Meals for the Elderly and was an active member of the Miles Lions Club.
Gary was promoted to Dad in 1968 to his daughter Robin, and Pa Pa in 1995 to three beautiful grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golf, fishing, the Astros, the Spurs, and RVing.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna; daughter, Robin Weatherby Martin of San Angelo; grandson Alexander Martin who proudly serves in the US Army; In-Laws, Tommie Weatherby, Laura Brown (Charles), Leslie Nixon, Valerie Nixon; Mother, Bernice Pruitt, Packy Fairless, Judy Nishitani, Karen Jones (Jay), and Luke Effinger of Evansville; special nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as special friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Mitchell Martin; granddaughter, Megan Martin; Brother, Bill Weatherby; Father-In-Law, Charles Effinger; Mother-In-Law, Olga Effinger; Lana McCole and Gary Caffey.
A celebration of life with be April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Miles Methodist Church in Miles, Texas.
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