"DAN MATTHES.PLEASE TELL JULIE THAT I HAD PLANNED TO COME FOR FUNERAL,BUT HAD MY CAR BREAK DOWN AND AM GETTING IT TO SHOP NOW.GARY WAS A GREAT FRIEND FOR A LONG TIME. WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHT S ARE WITH YOU"
In loving memory of
Gary Lee Brashear
March 11, 1960 - March 21, 2025
Gary Lee Brashear, 65, passed away the afternoon of March 21, 2025. He was born in Vincennes on March 11, 1960, the son of Raymond and Marjorie (Richards) Brashear. He was married to Cynthia (Horsting) Brashear until her passing on May 18, 2017.
Gary was a graduate of Vincennes University with an Associate's Degree in Agriculture. He was employed as the parts manager for Pigg Implement Sales in Vincennes. He was an avid collector of farm toys. Gary also played guitar and belonged to a group who often played and entertained at nursing homes in the area. He attended the Palestine United Methodist Church.
Those who are left to cherish Gary's memory include: his nephew, Jerry (Scarlett) Brashear of Lawrenceville, Illinois; niece, Isabelle Dinkens of Washington; great-niece, Ryleigh Jo Brashear; great-nephew, Bentley Brashear; cousin, Kelly (Richard) Cheek; and fiancée, Julie Loch of Vincennes.
During his lifetime, Gary mourned the loss of his parents, Raymond and Marjorie Brashear; his wife, Cynthia (Horsting) Brashear; brother, Jerry R. Brashear; and aunt and uncle, Rozella and John Seany.
Graveside services for Gary Brashear will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 3:30 pm, in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Shoals.
Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Gary Brashear.
Tributes
"Gary is my cousin. We grew up more like brother and sister. Gary was a month and 3 days older than me. I always reminded him that he was older. He had a heart of gold and the laugh of his dad, Uncle Raymond Brashear. Gary loved country music and traveling to Nashville and the Smokey Mountains. Gary had a sense of humor that was second to none. I know that he is once again reunited with all of our loved ones in Jesus presence. I love you, Gary. I miss you so much. Until we meet again rest in peace. Love, Kelly."
"With a personality and a laugh big enough to fill a room, Gary's memories will be just as big. He will be missed greatly here on earth, God now has another wonderful soul to make Him laugh as he made us laugh. Till we meet again, keep everyone up there laughing. With much Love your cousin David Richards. "
"Sending prayers for comfort for Gary's family."