Gary was born to Edward Audry Holdgraf and Frances (Brannon) Holdgraf, January 16, 1951, in Houston, Texas. He was married to his wife Donna (Reininger) for 42 years. His children include sons Jarimie and Taylor, and daughter Brittney. Gary took his role of husband, dad, and grandpa seriously, always working hard to make sure his family was taken care of.
Gary grew up in Houston and graduated from Milby Senior High School in January, 1969. He went on to become the youngest ever graduating cadet of the Houston Police Academy in May, 1970. After leaving the police force, he began a successful and rewarding 45 year career as a car salesman. Gary was a man of honor and integrity and excelled at his career. He was a member of the Gulf States Toyota Sales Society for numerous years, as well as Toyota’s Master Sales Society, an honor awarded to the top 50 salesmen in the United States. In 2022, Gary retired from Cavender Toyota after serving as the Fleet and Programs Manager for 35 years. Gary enjoyed playing his guitars and was a master at making up silly songs. He was a member of Windcrest United Methodist Church for 35 years.
Gary will be dearly missed by his wife, Donna Holdgraf; children Jarimie (Laura); Brittney Thorne (Matthew); and Taylor; grandson Korie Holdgraf; granddaughters Juliet and Emmeline Thorne, and Savannah Holdgraf; brother Ed Holdgraf; sister Debbie Baker (Quentin); mother-in-law Marlene Reininger; brother-in-law Craig Reininger (Patricia); sister-in-law Jennifer Reininger; numerous nieces and nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Frances Holdgraf; sister Donna; father-in-law James Reininger; and brother-in-law Rusty Reininger.
Family and friends will celebrate Gary’s life at Windcrest United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robert Waddle officiating. A reception will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Windcrest United Methodist Church Foundation, 8101 Midcrown Dr., San Antonio, Texas, 78239, or to any children’s charity of your choice.
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