Pete Gaston Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Pete Gaston in Meridian, Mississippi, who passed away on March 15, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Pete Gaston to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Pete may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Cecil Lorrain Gaston, Jr. and Edith Fussell Gaston of Meridian. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis McLelland Gaston; his daughters, Amanda Gaston Cross (Myles) of Madison, MS and Lucy Gaston Blair (Josh) of Hattiesburg, MS; his grandchildren, Mary Gaston Blair, Anderson Myles Cross, Millicent Noble Blair and Lucy Katherine Cross; and his sister Lorraine Gaston Ennis (John) of Huntsville, AL..

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