Gary Dewayne Vanover, 66, of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy, Jr. and Sarah Louise Vanover; sister, Shelia Jo Melendez; grandchild, Kaitlyn Vanover and wife, Jennie “Sam” Vanover.
Gary was a member of Lifeway Church and had a deep love for the Lord. He was a mason by trade until his retirement and he enjoyed golfing, his Mustang and collecting things. He loved to go on trips to the beach and the Smokey Mountains and had wonderful memories of trips taken to the races with his sisters and kids. Gary enjoyed sports and played basketball and baseball at Bremen High School, and was inducted in the Muhlenberg County Athletic Hall of Fame for the 1971 Muhlenberg County State Champions Babe Ruth All Stars. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and loved ones.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda McGehee; siblings, Shirley (Gary) Covington, Danny (Nancy) Vanover, and Angie (David Loney) Harris; children, Amy (Rick) Woosley, Nathan (Michele) Vanover, Jonathan (Thresa) Vanover, Jason (Sarah Harvel-Heltsley) Stallins, and Chris (Tina) Stallins; along with step-children, Glenn McGehee, Katrina McGehee, and Shannon Plunkett through his beloved wife, Brenda. Gary also had grandchildren and great-grand children who he loved and who loved him, several nieces and nephews, cousins and especially Jeff Vanover, with whom he also shared a special bond of friendship.
Memorial service will be Sunday August 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Lifeway Church in Bremen, with Rev. Brian Haire officiating. Gary’s Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
