Gary McGhghy

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Gary Gene McGhghy, 72 of Girard passed away at 12:08 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home in Girard. 

He was born December 22, 1947 in Stockton, Kansas, a son of Dean and Blanche (Zornes) McGhghy.

He attended school in Clarinda, Iowa, graduating from the Clarinda High School. 

Gary served his country as a member of the United States Army for 3 years and 33 years as a member of the National Guard. 

He was employed as a security guard for various companies, the last 8 years were with the Sugar Creek Packing Company of Frontenac, Kansas. 

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, collecting coins and crafts (walking sticks) 

Gary was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. 

Gary is survived by his companion Sandra McGee, one son, Levi McGhghy of Joplin, Missouri, one daughter, Christi McGhghy of Minnesota, one sister, Iris Elliott, 3 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, Larry McGhghy. 

Funeral services for Gary McGhghy will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Crossroads Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Buckamneer officiating; burial will follow in the Girard Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard where friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Crossroads Baptist Church and these may be left at the Funeral Home or mailed to the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home 518 W. St. John, P.O. Box 258, Girard, Kansas 66743.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com