Gary D. Marine

Gary D. Marine, 57, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at ETMC in Tyler after a long and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Gary left us for his Heavenly Home. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Capps Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bubba Rutherford officiating. Graveside services followed at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Texas with Bro. Billy Anger officiating. Visitation was Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gary was a humble and loving person; he was born January 28, 1953 in Stephenville to parents Donald and Donnie Tarver Marine. He grew up in Richland Hills, Texas and graduated from Richland High School and attended Tarrant County College. Gary moved to Fairfield in 1982 and worked for TXU for 26 years before becoming disabled. He was a dedicated worker and loved his job and his coworkers.

Gary was a Baptist and loved and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ. He loved deer hunting, snow skiing, playing darts and motorcycles. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Pallbearers will be James Coker, Eddie Menchaca, Paul Lopez, Gates Lopez, Jason Chiles and Glen Boyd.

Left to miss him everyday are his three children, a daughter, Cristal Chiles and husband Jason; sons, Travis and Cory Marine; grandchildren, Sierra, Peyton and Karlee Chiles; Landon and Kohlton Marine; parents, Don and Donnie Marine; a sister, Cheryl Lopez and husband Paul; a nephew, Gates Lopez; a niece, Sydney Lopez and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins; special friends and caring nurses, Lori, Michelle, Carolyn and Bennie.

To view an online obituary, send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our website at HYPERLINK "http://www.cappschapel. com" www.cappschapel. com.