GARY LEE GAYHART
On April 1, 2021, Gary Lee Gayhart left this mortal earth to head to the great Tavern in the sky. Yes, Big Gary left us on April Fool’s Day to watch Reds Opening Day in the best seat in the house.
Big Gary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Franklin Glenn and Mary Lou Gayhart. Gary grew up in the Cincinnati area and attended Lockland High School.
On April 10, 1976, Gary married Roberta “Bobbi” Boomershine. We can all agree that this was the best decision Gary ever made. Their wedding day started with breakfast at Frisch’s and ended with a reception at Riverfront Stadium with 53,000 of their closest friends cheering on Gary’s favorite team.
Along with his wife, Gary is survived by his children Lori (Trent) Sohn of Evansville, Shane (Marsha) Gayhart of Monroe, Gary Jr. (Lisa) Gayhart of Liberty and Christy (Chris) Toschlog of Centerville. To carry on his memory and tell their friends stories about their grandpa that no one will ever believe are his grandchildren Reagan and Griffin Sohn, Tristan and Allyson Gayhart, Joseph Gentry, Austin, Autumn, and Kaylee Westover, Ashley Toschlog, and his bonus grands Kelsey McGiff and Breanne Parks. He is also survived by his sister Janice, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Glenn.
Big Gary never had just one job; most times he had two to three jobs at a time. He started in the Cincinnati steel foundries in high school and then went on to doing maintenance for Towne Center Properties for more than 30 years. He then spent his last 10 years working abatement removal alongside his best friend, Gary Jr. Throughout all of this work, Big Gary’s favorite job was serving as a DJ every Friday or Saturday night at the Red Frog, CC Tavern, Jackson’s, Decisions 3 or at any wedding where a couple wanted the best DJ in the Tri State area.
After his cancer diagnosis in 2012, Big Gary knew that time was precious and devoted his remaining years to his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He and Bobbi also spent time marking off the destinations on their vacation bucket list.
A visitation will be held at Trinity Holiness Church located at 200 West Indiana Street, West College Corner, Indiana on Thursday, April 8, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Services will be held Friday morning, April 9, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at College Corner Cemetery. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Gary loved nothing more than watching the activities at the Grove from his backyard. In lieu of flowers, the Gayhart family asks that donations be made to the College Corner Community Club in Big Gary’s name.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.