Gary Lee Slemmons, 77, of San Antonio, formerly of Kingsland, passed away on February 28, 2019. He was born to L.C. and Gertrude (Toler) Slemmons on January 28, 1942 in Vacaville, California. His family moved to Texas where he attended schools in Abernathy and Denver City. He graduated from Denver City High School in 1960.

Gary married Janice Kay Hill on March 28, 1964, in Slaton, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University with an Industrial Management degree in 1965. In 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant. After his military service, Gary worked as a Methods Analyst for Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog Order Plant in Dallas. Upon Sears reorganization, he became Maintenance & Service Director of the Sears Retail Distribution Center in Garland, Texas. He retired from Sears after 27 years. Kingsland became a new chapter in their life when they became part of the community and enjoyed the outdoors, singing, dancing, music and being the congregational point for friends and family. While in retirement, Gary went to work as custodian at the Kingsland Community Church and retired after 18+ years. Gary was a true gentleman and his greatest tendency was to celebrate, especially birthdays. He loved his church and served in several capacities including singing in the choir. Most of all, Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His memory will be cherished by the hundreds of people influenced by his warm and caring demeanor in his Christian walk on earth.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Kay Slemmons of San Antonio; son, Steve (Rebecca) Slemmons of Fort Worth; daughter, Staci (Allen) Linderman of San
Antonio; sister, Lin (J.E.Todd) of Kingsland; grandsons, Zachary Slemmons, Jeremy Slemmons, Jared Linderman and granddaughters, Jessica Slemmons and Haley Linderman; numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dwayne Slemmons.

A visitation will be 4:00pm – 6:00 pm Monday, March 4, 2019 at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland, Texas. A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday March 5, 2019, at Kingsland Community Church with Reverends Dick West and Sam Gonzales officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park with military honors rendered by the Highland Lakes Honor Guard.
An online guest register and maps can be found at www.PutnamCares.com. The family requests that memorials be made in Gary's honor to a charity of choice.

Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Buxkemper, Lance Buxkemper, Phil Todd, Cary Todd, Ronnie Albright and Keaton Smart.
Funeral arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639 (325) 388-0008.