Gary Lee Byerley, 65, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2020. He was an employee of Kroger for 42 years and retired from the Charlestown Road location. Gary was a proud husband, father, and grandpa. He never met a stranger and had a great sense of humor and a love for his local community. Gary enjoyed classic rock, American muscle cars, and watching sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats. He was a member of Cherry Street Church of Christ in New Albany.
He was born on June 8, 1954, in New Albany, Indiana. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Millie (Overton) Bennett; sister, Kathy Byerley; and stepsisters, Melissa Jenkins and Nancy Wiggs.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Judy (Leach) Byerley; children, Rachel Reinert (Drake), Rocky Byerley (Candice), Aaron Byerley (Naomi), and Travis Byerley (Amanda Greenberg); sisters, Becky Bennett (John Mathews) and Susan Hawkins (Dan); stepsister, Laura Broy; grandchildren, Liam and Luke Reinert, and Caroline and Rocky W. Byerley.
Cremation was chosen following Gary's wishes. A reception of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Cherry Street Church of Christ (302 Cherry Street, New Albany).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary's memory may be made to Cherry Street Church of Christ.
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