Bryan “Pappy” Gary
Published in Jennings Daily News December 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Bryan “Pappy” Kirk Gary, 62, of Jennings, announces his passing on Dec. 21, 2024.
Funeral services were held on Thursday Dec. 26, 2024 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 2 p.m. A gathering of friends and family began at 10 a.m. and continued until the time of service.
He was laid to rest in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
“A man without a dream has nothing.” Bryan, better known as “Pappy”, lived his life by those words. He was strong willed, ambitious and stubborn at times, but he was a fierce protector and provider with an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. Pappy was an early bird who enjoyed the outdoors, barbecue, dancing, music and good conversation while being surrounded by his loved ones.
He was clever and overflowing with knowledge gained through all of his life experiences: mechanic, carpenter, AC/refrigeration technician, independent contractor, fisherman, hunter, farmer and so much more. He could fix or build anything and has passed on a wealth of knowledge to any and all willing to learn from him.
He never missed an opportunity to say how proud he was of his children. He truly loved each of them, and if you knew him, you knew it. Pappy will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends. When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, bravery and full of love for those who went before him. He has touched the lives of many and will forever be in our hearts and dreams.
Left to cherish his memory are his life partner, Teresa Gary; daughters, Velvet Gary, Crystal (Chris) Lasher and Chelsie Lott; son, Bryan “BJ” Gary; sister, Tina (Dale) Guinn; brothers, Euman “Butch” Gary and Roderick (Donna) Gary; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four godchildren; eight nieces and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Brittney Gary; a niece, Tiffany Newsom; his mother and father-in-law, Louise Daigle and James Addison; nephew, Jacob Cooley and a brother-in-law, Darrell Cooley.