Gary Ray York, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Services will be 11:00 am Monday, September 19, 2022 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Doug Stringer officiating. Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery.
Gary was born November 21, 1947 in Clifton, Texas to W.V. and Nona Fay (Campbell) York. He served in the Navy Seabee's and retired from the City of Waco as a Master Electrician after 38 years of service. He married Ernestine Codney on August 30, 1991. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church, loved fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Glenda; brothers, Ray, Randy, Bobby and Earl Boman; and a sister, Dorothy Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Ernestine York; his children, Aneece Smith and her husband, Matt, William G. York and Victoria Miller; his brother-in-law, Ted Codney; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces , great- nephews and wonderful cousins; and best friends, Ann and Steve Moore.
Pallbearers will be, William York, Matt Smith, Christian Smith, Colton Smith, Cameron Smith and Mike Boman.
Honorary pallbearer will be Ted Codney.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Providence Hospice, Home Instead nurses and staff, especially Cindy and Steve for their care and support.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson's of Waco, at HOT-PACS, 1257 Drake Court, Waco, TX 76710, any local V.F.W. or any charity of your choice.
Visitation
Sunday, September 18, 2022
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Service
Chapel
Monday, September 19, 2022
11:00 am
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 LaClede
Waco, TX 76705
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Interment
Rosemound Cemetery
12th & LaSalle
Waco, TX 76706
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
Map & Directions
Service
Chapel
Monday, September 19, 2022
11:00 am
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 LaClede
Waco, TX 76705
Map & Directions
Interment
Rosemound Cemetery
12th & LaSalle
Waco, TX 76706
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Community Healthcare of Texas
Waco, TX Monday, September 19, 2022 Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Ashley Nicole Twining-Belliard
Warren, RI Friday, September 16, 2022 Gary, My Poppa, was the best grandfather anyone could've ever asked for. I'm so thankful for all the beautiful life lessons you could learn just by paying attention to everything he did to help any and everyone around him.David Tarvin
Hewitt, TX Thursday, September 15, 2022 I attended South Junior high with Gary and then on to University High. He was nice person and always friendly. I'm sure he will be missed by his family and many friends. God bless.Walter Russell
Reisel, TX Thursday, September 15, 2022 Childhood friend and city worker he will be missedMark Wible
Waco, TX Thursday, September 15, 2022 I wanted to let you know of my sympathies and prayers in this time of bereavement. I enjoyed knowing Gary. He was always kind and caring. Blessings on you, Earnestine, and family.