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Walter Louis
Gary
Oct 24, 1950 — Sep 23, 2026
Joanna, SC
Mr. Walter Louis Gary Sr. leaves a lasting legacy of service and cherished memories with his family and friends. Mr. Gary was educated at Gallman High School, where he was an honorary member of the Class of 1968. He also attended Howard University, the University of South Carolina, Piedmont Technical College, and Miller Electric. He later served in the United States Navy where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his mother, Magnolia Aull; his brother, Lawrence Gary; and his grandmother, Amelia Hampton Kinard. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mildred Gary of Joanna, South Carolina; his daughter, Ophelia (Will) of South Carolina and Georgia; his son, Walter Gary Jr. (Angela) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; two sisters: Patricia (Perry) Price of Bowie, Maryland and Brenda Sims of Newberry, South Carolina; and one brother, Elbert (Virginia) Aull of Newberry, South Carolina. He also leaves two special nieces: Charletha Sims of Newberry, South Carolina and Jacqueline Sory of Columbia, South Carolina; three special nephews: Curtis Sims and James Sims Jr. both of Newberry, South Carolina, and Kevodrick Cullen of Laurens, South Carolina; a special friend, Tyrone Henderson; and a host of other relatives and friends. His memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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