Gary L. Carder

Gary L. Carder, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior, December 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant fight with a lengthy illness. Gary graduated from Dawson Bryant High School with honors in 1965. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and spent two tours in Viet Nam with the 196th LIB where he earned a purple heart and a silver star. After returning home, he graduated from Franklin University with a Business Degree; retired from the State of Ohio in 1999 after 30 years; retired from US Army Reserves as a Lt Colonel. Gary was a lifetime member of VFW 4044 where he was Canteen Manager for 3 ½ years. He loved his family more than anything and he was the best husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend anyone could ask for. He loved family "get togethers" where everyone watched "Steelers" football. He was an avid OSU fan and received a call from Coach Tressel during his illness.

Gary is preceded in death by parents; James Manley Carder and Nettie Carder Stiles; brother, James "Wesley" Carder; sisters, Rita Kovaleski and Shirley Shaffer. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dixie, who will miss him terribly ; daughter, Michelle (Herb) King; sons, Eric Carder and Jason (Melissa) Carder; grandchildren, Alyssa (Matt) Bailey, Mallory King, Breeanna and Riley Carder, Heather , Adam and Chad Lanzer; 2 granddogs, Zoey and Diesel; sisters, Yvonne (Chuck ) Krizon, who's love allowed us two more years with him because of her stem cell donation, Sharon (Joe) Ely, Dottie (Don) Murphy, Judy (Rodney) Adkins, Sue Sheppard, Charlotte Matlock; numerous nieces, nephews and friends, with special thanks to Lori Watson and Winona Perkins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM with the Funeral at 7:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Pastor Duane Flemming officiating. Gary will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC with full military honors. Date to be announced later.