In Memory

Gary Posey (Class Of 1972)

Gary Posey (Class Of 1972)

GARY LOUIS POSEY, 61 OREGON - Gary Louis Posey, 61, of Oregon died Thursday, October 9, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was born August 20, 1953, in Mt. Morris, IL; the son of Robert and Irene (Schmitz) Posey. Gary was raised from a young boy by Norm and Dorothy Posey, following the death of his mother. All of them have preceded him in death. He formerly worked at Rockford Products for many years, and more recently as a worker in the construction, carpentry, and roofing trades. Gary enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and had a great sense of humor. Survivors include his wife, Letricia; daughter, Melissa (Kenny Speers) Posey; son, Jeremy Posey; a niece that he raised as his daughter, Sylvia King; grandchildren, Gavin, Elizabeth and Rebecca Speers; sisters, Karen (Owen) Howard, Gayle Posey, and Karen (Craig) Schock; brothers, Rick (Linda) Posey, Norm (Holly) Hornung, Steve (Gloria) Posey, Sam (Carol) Powell, and Lee Guerra; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers; one sister; and his father-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2014, in the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th St., Oregon. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. Monday until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.