He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was a pillar of his community alongside his wife June Anderson of over 54 years. He was a member of Olga Baptist Church. Gary loved his friends and family and was always ready to lend a helping hand to all his friends, neighbors and loved one’s alike. In fact, he would never hesitate to help anyone in need.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his close friends. Gary always had stories as big as his heart to tell under his barn.
Gary is survived by his wife June Carter, his daughter, Kelly Carter-Barnes, her fiancé Pete Zielinski, and his grandson, Blake Sands. He is also survived by his sister-in-law‘s, Joan Carter, Joanne and her husband Floyd Greenwell. Along with many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Jay Carter and his brother Kenneth Carter.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Crossroads Baptist Church where Mr. Danny Duncan will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the start of the celebration of life.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Crossroads Baptist Church where Mr. Danny Duncan will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the start of the celebration of life.
Burial will take place at Alva cemetery. Pallbearers will be Solon (Bubba) Duncan, Dewey Duncan, John (JP) Duncan, Michael Sanders, Jimmy Lee Miller and Blake Sands
Merlene Kay DeVries, age 86, of Alva, FL (formerly of Caledonia, MI) has gone home to be with her Lord Jesus on October 8, 2023.
Merlene was born December 13, 1936 to Merle and Ruth (Holly) Shook in their home in Caledonia.
Merlene Kay DeVries, age 86, of Alva, FL (formerly of Caledonia, MI) has gone home to be with her Lord Jesus on October 8, 2023.
Merlene was born December 13, 1936 to Merle and Ruth (Holly) Shook in their home in Caledonia.
She was the valedictorian of the Caledonia High School class of 1955.
She was married to the love of her life, John J. DeVries on June 1, 1957.
Merlene was an incredible mom and homemaker in addition to being an accomplished seamstress who loved to travel and entertain with dinners in their home.
Merlene was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Ruth Shook and her daughter, Jill DeVries.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, John J. DeVries, her sister, Carol (Robert) Diefenbaker, two sons, John R. “Chip” (Melinda) DeVries, and Jeffrey (Nickilette) DeVries as well as her grandchildren, Jacob DeVries, Rachel (Craig) Brookes, Brittnie (Michael) Berger, Thaddeus (Madeline) DeVries, Nicholas DeVries, Kendall DeVries, and Noah Sazy. 8 great grandchildren, and her niece, Robin (Christopher) Murphy, and nephew Todd (Ann) Diefenbaker.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL or the American Heart Association.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL or the American Heart Association.
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