Gary Dewayne Vanover, 66, of Bremen passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Gary was a member of Lifeway Church and had a deep love for the Lord. He was a mason by trade until his retirement and enjoyed golfing, his Mustang and collecting things. He loved to go on trips to the beach and the Smokey Mountains and had wonderful memories of trips taken to the races with his sisters and kids. Gary enjoyed sports and played basketball and baseball at Bremen High School and was inducted in the Muhlenberg County Athletic Hall of Fame for the 1971 Muhlenberg County State Champions Babe Ruth All Stars.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tommy, Jr. and Sarah Louise Vanover, sister Shelia Jo Melendez, grandchild Kaitlyn Vanover and wife Jennie “Sam” Vanover.
He is survived by his wife Brenda McGehee, siblings Shirley (Gary) Covington, Danny (Nancy) Vanover, and Angie (David Loney) Harris, children Amy (Rick) Woosley, Nathan (Michele) Vanover, Jonathan (Thresa) Vanover, Jason (Sarah Harvel-Heltsley) Stallins, and Chris (Tina) Stallins, along with stepchildren Glenn McGehee, Katrina McGehee, and Shannon Plunkett through his beloved wife, Brenda. Gary also had grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved and who loved him, several nieces and nephews, cousins and especially Jeff Vanover, with whom he also shared a special bond of friendship.
He will be sorely missed by his many friends and loved ones.
A memorial service will be Sunday August 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Lifeway Church Bremen, Ky By Rev. Brian Haire. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY are in charge of arrangements.