Gary Dale Fuqua, son of the late Dale and Eva Kilmer Fuqua was born on April 4, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and departed this life on August 23, 2023, at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 61.

Gary was a veteran of the United State Marine Corp, and a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing for catfish and hunting. He was in the honors band in high school that led him to an enjoyment of music. His true love was his wife, kids and grandchildren and he would do anything for all of them.

On April 7, 1994, he was united in marriage to Lisa Williamson in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Fuqua survives of their home in Bloomfield.

Other than by his wife, Lisa, he is survived by one son, Luke Fuqua and wife Alison of Bell City, Missouri; by four daughters, Jeri Ann Fuqua of Bloomfield, Missouri, Robyn Dellacca and husband Ben of Autryville, North Carolina, Angela Paige Fuqua of Zalma, Missouri and Lori Lee Robinson of Dexter, Missouri; and by nine grandchildren, Carson, Lennon, Zoey, Gracie, Dominic, Gavin, Jace, Laith and Preston.

Other than by his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Fuqua.

A memorial service will be held at the American Legion building in Dexter on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements