Gary N. Kilgore, Sr., 80, of St. Marys, OH died 8:01 a.m. Thursday May 26, 2022 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born December 8, 1941 in Lima, OH to Harold and Florence (Crawford) Kilgore. In 1964 in Lima, OH, he married Cheryl Ann Scott, who survives.

Also survived by: son Gordon (Lisa) Kilgore of St. Marys, OH; daughter Lynn (Brandon) Smith of Bonita Springs, FL; daughter Sandra (Shane) Rossbach of Naples, FL; 4 grandchildren: Charles, Jonathan, Justin and Coral; brother Bill (Cindy) Kilgore of Bluffton, SC; sister Helen Ellis of Naples, FL; sister Karen (Bob) Fowler of Williston, FL.

Preceded in death by: parents Harold and Florence Kilgore; son Gay Kilgore, Jr.; sister Laura Kilgore-Capelle.

He attended Spencerville, OH High School. Mr. Kilgore was employed in the maintenance department for Fruehauf Corp. in Delphos, OH. He later retired from Marriott Hotel in Marco Island, FL. He volunteered for the Invincible Fire Co. in Spencerville for many years. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, fishing and working on automobiles.

Private family services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Gary's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.