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Service:
A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at a later
date.
Funeral home:
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta
Obituary
Gary L. Sympson, 69, of Waynesville,
passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in
Bloomington on May 25, 2025, with his family by his
side.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of
Gary’s Life will be held at a later date.
Gary L. Sympson was born January 8, 1956, in
Lincoln, the son of Howard and Betty Garr Sympson.
He was united in marriage to Gayle R. Cowan in
Waynesville on December 1, 1979. She survives.
Gary is also survived by two daughters: Brandy
(Jared) Mattingly and Sara Sympson; two
grandchildren: Audree Miller and Brenley Miller; one
brother, Eddie (Sandy) Sympson; two sisters: Sherri
(Steve) Welch and Donna Sympson; and several nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister,
Dixie Charron; one brother, Dale Sympson; one niece,
Angie Sympson; and one nephew, Derek Welch.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,
uncle, loyal friend and the unwavering strength of
our family, he leaves behind a legacy of love,
laughter, and countless memories.
A lifelong sports enthusiast, he was a proud fan of
Illini basketball, the Dallas Cowboys and the St.
Louis Cardinals. He rarely missed a game and took
joy in cheering on his teams. He also had a deep
love for golf -- both watching it and playing a
round on the course with friends and family. |
Music was a constant companion in his
life, filling his home and heart with its rhythm and
soul. Whether it was rock, blues or something
in-between, he had a soundtrack for every moment.
Gary had worked in the plastics shop of
Eureka-Williams (vacuum manufacturer) and for Welch
Custom Homes.
His family was his pride, and his friendships were
deep and lasting. He will be missed beyond measure
but remembered in the lives he touched and the love
he shared.
Memorials may be made to the Waynesville Fire
Department.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting
the family with arrangements.
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