Gary Wayne Klose

November 30, 1948 - December 29, 2020

Gary Wayne Klose, 72, of Savoy, Texas passed away peacefully at his residence on December 29, 2020. Gary was born on November 30, 1948 in Lampasas, Texas to Melvin F. Klose, Sr. & Ola Almarine Lewis Klose.

Gary grew up in Lometa, Texas and graduated from high school in 1967. He participated in FFA and played basketball and track. Gary graduated in 1972 with a BS in Physical Education from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) in San Marcos, Texas. He moved to Savoy in 1976 with his parents. It was here that he met his wife, Brenda. They were married on August 11, 1979 and began raising their family in Savoy.

He had a love for his family and for raising cattle. In 1989, he was selected as Fannin County Farmer of the Year. He respected the land and the livestock and he had a never give up attitude. He instilled these qualities into his three children, whether it be through sports, their FFA projects, or life in general. Gary fulfilled his dream of being a coach by being involved and coaching his kids throughout their youth. He seldom missed a game of any sort and was one of the biggest supporters of his kids in everything they did.

Gary is survived by his wife, Brenda Klose; daughter, Erin Klose White and husband Jeremy; sons, Reed Klose and Ryan Klose and wife Megan; granddaughters, Marleigh White and Kallie Klose, all of Savoy; sisters, Melba McCullouch of Temple and Dorothy Morrison and husband Larry of Lometa; brothers, M.F. Klose, Jr. and wife Linda of Lometa and David Klose and wife Corine of Fredericksburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Cody Maxwell officiating. Kolton Hall will provide special music. Any memorials wished to be made in Gary’s name, can be sent to Fairview Cemetery, c/o Velma Jones, 601 CR 1005, Savoy, Texas 75479.

Due to Covid-19, masks will be required at the service. Social distancing is requested.

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Johnnie and Brenda White on December 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM

So sorry doe your loss ! He was an amazing man he had a wonderful family and they are all very special people ! Prayers for all of you !
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- Leslie & Ginger Bassham, Chris Bassham and Jennifer Blackburn on December 31, 2020 at 11:08 PM
  
  Brenda – Erin-Reed -Ryan and Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed by everyone that knew him. He had a way of making your day a little bit better. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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- Cindy McCann Wilford on January 2, 2021 at 11:41 AM
  
  My deepest sympathy to all the family. Cindy McCann Wilford
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Johnnie and Brenda White on December 30, 2020 at 7:31 PM

So sorry for your loss ! He was an amazing man he had a wonderful family and they are all very special people ! Prayers for all of you !
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Shelia Underwood on December 30, 2020 at 7:42 PM

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
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Justin Boone on December 30, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Gary was a great man that will surely be missed by all.
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Lisa Stanglin on December 30, 2020 at 7:48 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
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- Jimmy and June Kerr on December 30, 2020 at 10:33 PM
  
  So sorry Brenda, will be praying for you and your family .
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- Sharron Spriggs Johnson on December 31, 2020 at 4:21 PM
  
  Oh my goodness. Where would I begin? Gary was a wonderful friend and a friend to all. Words cannot express my sorrow at his passing and my sympathy goes out to Brenda and her family, Erin, and the boys. Although I didn’t see them all much these last few years, I still have fond memories.
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Judy Crowley on December 30, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Gary was such a treasured classmate from 1st grade thru 12th. Always polite and kind.
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- Leslie & Ginger Bassham, Chris Bassham and Jennifer Blackburn on December 31, 2020 at 11:10 PM
  
  Brenda – Erin-Reed -Ryan and Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed by everyone that knew him. He had a way of making your day a little bit better. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ronald Sadler Family on December 30, 2020 at 8:08 PM

So very sorry for your loss. Gary was a good man.
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Gina and George Anderson on December 30, 2020 at 8:09 PM

We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. We met Gary and Brenda when our daughters started school together. We would run into Gary at auctions and talk livestock. You never saw him without that wide smile on his face. He was so proud of his family and farm. He will be missed.
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Darrell and Beth Woodson on December 30, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Brenda and family,
May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time. Gary was always someone we enjoyed visiting with. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and PT are for comfort and strength.
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Kelli Callahan (Moore) on December 30, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Brenda, I’m so sorry to hear about Gary. I have many memories of him and your family. I remember he always made a point to see Dad, Barrett, when coming though Odessa. Dad cherished Gary’s friendship. Your family is in my prayers.
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Jake and Amber Wilson on December 30, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Thinking of you all.
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Rhonda Caylor on December 30, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Brenda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alice and Rhonda Caylor
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Roy Fuller on December 30, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Sorry to hear that Gary had passed away. Gary was a hard woking rancher and a super nice man. He truly loved his Family and will be missed.
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Judy (Rolan) Watson on December 30, 2020 at 10:26 PM

So sorry to hear about Gary. He was a great guy. Gary and my brother Larry Rolan graduated together. Gary’s brother David and I graduated together in 1970. Prayers for all the family and friends
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Susie Nelms on December 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Brenda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today! I’m so sorry for your loss! I know he was a great man and made this world a much better place! Now he rests with our precious savior
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Pat Hutchings on December 30, 2020 at 10:35 PM

So sorry to hear about Gary he had to be a good man because he had a good family. I always enjoyed eating lunch with Brenda and Erin at work.He can stroll over heaven now watching over his family and those sweet grand babies. I am praying for y’all to have the strength to continue on.
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David and Dianna on December 30, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Brenda and family, we are deeply saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Joe & Sandy Petree on December 30, 2020 at 10:48 PM

My husband thought the world of Gary. We thought of him as a gentle giant. His eyes were bright and shiny and his smile was even bigger. Our community has lost a wonderful man. We love you all and pray the Holy Spirit gives you comfort as Jesus promised.
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Wendy & Dennis Keeton on December 30, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Brenda, , Dennis and I are so sorry about your great loss. He always had a smile on his face and radiated love for you and his children. I will always remember him at events supporting his family. Sending prayers to each one of you.
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Robert Anders on December 30, 2020 at 11:24 PM

Thinking and praying for you my friends.
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Kathy Hughes on December 30, 2020 at 11:34 PM

We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Gary was a wonderful husband and father and left such a legacy of love for his family.
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Annabel Wilkinson on December 31, 2020 at 3:32 AM

My deepest sympathy to Brenda and family.
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Ronnie Atnip on December 31, 2020 at 7:48 AM

So sorry for your loss. Gary was a good man and I enjoyed knowing him. He stood up for what he believed.
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- Gary Cheatham on January 1, 2021 at 4:28 PM
  
  We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was always so kind and helpful. We will miss seeing him every season.
  
  Gary and Kathryn Cheatham
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Jerry Don Klose on December 31, 2020 at 8:55 AM

May God with each one of you Amen
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Steve Shelby on December 31, 2020 at 9:19 AM

Very sorry for your loss. Lots of fond memories from baseball games to livestock shows. He will be dearly missed
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Gary and Brenda Pedigo on December 31, 2020 at 9:21 AM

Our deepest condolences to the family on your loss of Gary. We had a deep respect for Gary and his family and we’ll remember the good times we had at FFA events and ball games.
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Paula Stone Landrum on December 31, 2020 at 9:59 AM

Sadden to about the loss of Gary, I road the school bus with him going to school at Lometa. Sending prayers to his family for their loss, and may God hold you all in his arms to give you comfort and peace.
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Bob and Kay Tidwell on December 31, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you Brenda, and the family.
Bob & Kay
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Tempie LaMothe on January 1, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
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David D. Austin on January 1, 2021 at 2:02 PM

So sorry for the Klose family! What a accomplished man ! Prayers and a life well lived…
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Brent and Melanie shults on January 1, 2021 at 3:09 PM

We are so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. We enjoyed so many years of showing and sports with him and the boys. He was a great man and will truly be missed.
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Gary and Shannon Payne on January 1, 2021 at 9:42 PM

We are so sorry for your loss of such a special Man, Father & Husband. Gary was such a dedicated man to his family and you never saw him without a smile on his face. He truly was a hard worker and I know that he inspired that upon Reed and Ryan. May God bless you and hold your hand in the days ahead.
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Judy & Kurt Stallwitz on January 2, 2021 at 12:57 PM

Brenda & family, Gary was a gentle giant and a good man. We never saw him without that warm smile and kind countenance. We were so sad to hear the news. Erin, Reed & Ryan are a living testimony to his (and your) character, faith & heart. You’re all in our prayers in the days to come.
Love, Judy & Kurt
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Judge Randy & Mrs. Tina Moore on January 2, 2021 at 2:58 PM

Deepest sympathies. Just hard to believe. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of loss.
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Elly, Ashish, and family on January 2, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Brenda, Erin, Reed, & Ryan, We are very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Please accept our condolences and we will be praying for you in this difficult time. He was such a kind man and may his soul Rest In Peace. God bless.
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Brenda Gaddy on January 3, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Brenda, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God hold you in his healing arms.
John and Brenda Gaddy
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Lisa Parmer Williams on January 3, 2021 at 10:19 PM

Our prayers are ascending to our God almighty for your family. I was an LHS classmate of David and I am saddened to hear about your loss. May God give you comfort and peace.
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Terry & Jennifer Lewis on January 5, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Brenda & Family – We are so sorry to hear the news of Gary. He was a great man. Prayers of comfort lifted for you.
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