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Gary Conklin '80 October 8, 2019 9:47 AM updated: October 8, 2019 9:51 AM
Forest Park East Funeral Home & Forest Park East Cemetery obituary
21620 Gulf Fwy
Webster, TX
281-332-3111
Gary Eugene Conklin
FEBRUARY 9, 1956 – FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Gary Eugene Conklin, of League City, Texas passed away on February 11, 2018. He was born to Clayton and Beverly Conklin on February 9, 1956, in Denton, Texas. He shared a wonderful life with Holly Conklin for 20 years raising two children, Camryn and Clayton. Gary loved many things fishing on his boat, cooking food for friends and family, watching A&M football, but above all else, he loved his family. In his own words, they were the light of his life. His love for his children and wife was endless, and he proved that every day with his kind smile and big heart. Gary had many great moments in his life, but some of the happiest were when he lived in Germany working for his beloved company Bayer/Covestro (1995-2018). It would be here that he would travel Europe experiencing many new things, but most importantly he did it with his family by his side. Gary's generosity was like no other; he opened up his home to friends and family. He was often involved in many community volunteering events, devoting his time to the Ronald McDonald House of Charities. Gary played football for A&M graduating with a masters in mechanical engineering and then continued his passion for A&M onto his family; seeing his daughter get accepted into the engineering program at A&M. Gary loved watching his kids at swim meets; in his last meet, he attended he was fortunate enough to see his son, a freshman, qualify for the state high school championships. He was a unique man who had a big heart and a larger than life personality; he never met a stranger. He was a strong role model for his son and daughter and a loving husband to Holly. He was loved and will be greatly missed by many!
Gary was preceded in death by his father Clayton Conklin and his brother Ronnie Conklin.
He is survived by his loving wife Holly Conklin; daughter Camryn Conklin; son Clayton Conklin; mother Beverly Conklin; mother and father-in-law Jim and Pauline Roark; sister-in-law Paula and her husband Shad Cundiff and their children Tristan, Payton, and Shay; and sister-in-law Cheri and Glenn Harton and their son Jeffrey and his wife Emmaly.
The family will receive friends and guests on Sunday, February 18, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home for visitation. Gary’s Celebration of Life will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 with interment at Forest Park East Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jim Chrise, Jerry Malone, Roger Burwell, Gary Gunn, Jim Boehm and David Shaye.
Services
Visitation Sunday, February 18, 2018
Funeral Service Monday, February 19, 2018
Committal Service Monday, February 19, 2018
21620 Gulf Fwy
Webster, TX
281-332-3111
Gary Eugene Conklin
FEBRUARY 9, 1956 – FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Gary Eugene Conklin, of League City, Texas passed away on February 11, 2018. He was born to Clayton and Beverly Conklin on February 9, 1956, in Denton, Texas. He shared a wonderful life with Holly Conklin for 20 years raising two children, Camryn and Clayton. Gary loved many things fishing on his boat, cooking food for friends and family, watching A&M football, but above all else, he loved his family. In his own words, they were the light of his life. His love for his children and wife was endless, and he proved that every day with his kind smile and big heart. Gary had many great moments in his life, but some of the happiest were when he lived in Germany working for his beloved company Bayer/Covestro (1995-2018). It would be here that he would travel Europe experiencing many new things, but most importantly he did it with his family by his side. Gary's generosity was like no other; he opened up his home to friends and family. He was often involved in many community volunteering events, devoting his time to the Ronald McDonald House of Charities. Gary played football for A&M graduating with a masters in mechanical engineering and then continued his passion for A&M onto his family; seeing his daughter get accepted into the engineering program at A&M. Gary loved watching his kids at swim meets; in his last meet, he attended he was fortunate enough to see his son, a freshman, qualify for the state high school championships. He was a unique man who had a big heart and a larger than life personality; he never met a stranger. He was a strong role model for his son and daughter and a loving husband to Holly. He was loved and will be greatly missed by many!
Gary was preceded in death by his father Clayton Conklin and his brother Ronnie Conklin.
He is survived by his loving wife Holly Conklin; daughter Camryn Conklin; son Clayton Conklin; mother Beverly Conklin; mother and father-in-law Jim and Pauline Roark; sister-in-law Paula and her husband Shad Cundiff and their children Tristan, Payton, and Shay; and sister-in-law Cheri and Glenn Harton and their son Jeffrey and his wife Emmaly.
The family will receive friends and guests on Sunday, February 18, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home for visitation. Gary’s Celebration of Life will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 with interment at Forest Park East Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jim Chrise, Jerry Malone, Roger Burwell, Gary Gunn, Jim Boehm and David Shaye.
Services
Visitation Sunday, February 18, 2018
Funeral Service Monday, February 19, 2018
Committal Service Monday, February 19, 2018
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