Gary Lee Rapes, Sr age 67, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Eternal Hope.
Gary was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 27, 1954. His parents, Dave and Virginia Rapes, son Gary (Little Gary) Rapes, Jr., brothers, Randy Rapes, Albert Rapes; sisters, Charlotte Anthony and Cindy Rapes Wildermuth all preceded him in death. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, and a veteran of the United States Marines. Gary and his wife Patsy would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 28, 2022.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Rapes; daughters, Tina Rapes, Nikki Rapes (Mario); grandchildren, Brandon Rapes (Keri), Kyle Sampler (Lacey), Cameron Sampler (Lexie), Caelan Parks (Chrissy), Aalyiah Salter (Eli); grandpups, Zora and Ellie; great grandchildren, Ma’Kiyah Sampler, Braelyn Davis, Jaxson Sampler, Addy Bridges, Dawson Sampler, Maisyn Sampler; sister, Connie Howard; brothers, Hubert Rapes, Paul Rapes; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life potluck dinner will be on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 4:00 pm in the Family Center at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. The family would like to invite everyone to bring their favorite dish to share along with their memories of Gary.
After the Celebration, help us send Gary off with his grandsons for one last ride home in his mustang.
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