Gary C. Punches

Gary C. Punches, 71, of Kearney, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, October 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Spirit of Life Church with Pastor Greg Mast officiating. Burial will follow the service at Kearney Cemetery with Military rites provided by the United States Navy Funeral Honors Team, Kearney American Legion Post #52, and the Kearney V.F.W. Post #759. Memorials are suggested to Spirit of Life Church in Kearney or the donor’s choice. Gary was born September 4, 1943 in Shidler, Oklahoma to Charles and Joan (Reece) Punches. He grew up in Pampa, Texas and graduated from Pampa High School. After high school, he attended North Texas State in Denton, Texas. He entered the Navy in 1963 and was in active service in Vietnam until 1966. Gary married Brenda Waller on February 3, 1964 in Perryton, Texas. After the Navy, they lived in Greenville, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas, where Gary worked with computers for Univac as a civilian contractor for the Air Force. In 1969 they moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gary began his career in real estate and property management and started his own company in 1971. Gary retired in 2010, and they moved to Kearney in 2012. He always taught Sunday school and had a lifelong gift and passion for ministry. Gary was on the Oklahoma Board of realtors for 40 years, and past president of the South Oklahoma City Board of Realtors. He was also a member of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. He was a member of Spirit of Life Open Bible Church since 2012. Gary enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and traveling with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Brenda of Kearney, daughters Kelly Spears and her husband Damon of Austin, TX, Toni Harvey and her husband Scott of Kearney, grandchildren Nick Spears and Amy Spears of Austin, TX, Roman Harvey and his wife Leah, Dalton Harvey, and Savanna Harvey all of Kearney, brother Gerry Punches of Oklahoma City, OK, sister Sandy Davis of White Deer, TX, and numerous other relatives. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Janet McInturf. PDF Printable Version

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Gary C. Punches

October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014