Gary E. Friend Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 23, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gary E. Friend (Fort Wayne, Indiana). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Gary departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gary. Though Gary may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emory Friend and Lucille Friend. He is survived by: his children, Tracey of Winston-Salem, NC and Jill Santos of Fort Wayne, IN.; his grandson Seth Santos of Fort Wayne; his sister Lois; his friend Oakland, MD; his brother Lyndon; and his wife Wilma.
Charitable donations may be given to the Maplecrest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses at State Road 37, New Haven, IN 46774.