Gary Walter Monroe Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gary Walter Monroe (Collinwood, Tennessee), departing on March 19, 2026 at the age of 79. Gary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Beryl Swindell; and his brothers, Scott Oakes and Robbie Swindell. He is survived by: his children, William'Bill'Monroe (Heather), Amelia Monroe Carlson (Brent) and Johnathan Monroe (Lisa); his grandchildren, Caden Monroe, Karlee Monroe, Anna Monroe, Tucker Monroe, Gunner Monroe and Olga Carlson; his stepgrandchildren, Gunner Johns, Rylan Johns, Jeremiah Robbins and Shawn Robbins; and his siblings, Sandy Wright (Lou), Laurie Oakes Cravey, Neal "Skip" Oakes (Sharon) and Craig Oakes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana or The National Museum of the United States Army.
