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Gary Mark McInnis went to be with his Father in Heaven, Sunday, February 10, 2008. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Johnson Street Church of Christ under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Randy Daw, Frank Morgan and David Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.
Gary was born to John and Janie Thomason McInnis on July 4, 1951 in Greenville, Texas. He was a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ his entire life where he was an active leader in the youth and mission programs in past years. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1969 and received a scholarship to attend East Texas State University where he majored in Physical Therapy. He was named as one of America’s outstanding young men in 1975. He worked with Big Brothers and Big Sisters from 1979-1981.
Gary retired from E-Systems in 1983 where he worked as a computer programmer. He spent his life caring for others. He was much loved by all who were touched by his life.
He is survived by his mother Janie McInnis of Greenville; sister, Lisa McInnis of Greenville; sister Vicky and husband Jay Van Zandt of White Oak, Texas; brother Philip and wife Lori McInnis of Caddo Mills; eleven nieces and nephews and ten great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers will be Keith Thomason, Rick Lynch, Jack Powers, Don Angell, David Rogers, R. C. Ottwell, Loyd Delcore and Ronny Middleton. Honorary pallbearer will be Travis Aven.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2008, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.