Gary Fred Decker

Message from Jim Murphy

I got to know Gary many years ago, when he needed the light bulbs changed on the Cortland High School Field. The poles were 120' and I was a lineman that could climb and change the lights. For many years I would get ready for football changing the burned out lights, and some pyrex lenses, bulbs were 1500watts.... We got to be good friends. He did a great job for Cortland Schools. Gary helped me when I was on the Virgil Town Board to get the land back from the City School District. That land was part of the old Virgil District..Now it is where the Virgil Town Hall and Walking Trail is, thanks Gary!!! Sandra and Gary my sincere condolences it was my pleasure to have known Gary ! I wish I could have been at the funeral today. I will have fond memories of Gary. Regards, Jim Murphy (Virgil)

Message from Diane Toombs

Dear Sandy, Bob and I are saddened reading about Gary's passing. He suffered a long time. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and glad that you are near your son for support and strength. We miss seeing you on Levydale. Seems strange you don't live there any more. I didn't have your new address so this is the only way I could offer our condolences. Take care.

A candle was lit by Amy Buggs on September 21, 2017 9:26 AM

Message from Charlene Glezen

My deepest prayers for all of the family. Gary was a great person, a wonderful father to Gary A., a wonderful father-in-law to my daughter Lisa and great grandfather to my grandsons Matthew and Gary Fred. You will be truly missed but you are with God now and no longer in pain.

A candle was lit by Charlene Glezen on September 21, 2017 1:30 AM

Message from Glen & Diane Schrader

Prayers for strength and peace, from our family to yours. Remember God never leaves your side. All our love, Glen and Diane Schrader and family.

A candle was lit by Glen & Diane Schrader on September 20, 2017 3:51 PM

Message from Mary Betters

I offer my sincere condolences and thankful that I was able to meet the family two years ago to help take care of him for short time period which I enjoyed doing.

A candle was lit by Mary Betters on September 20, 2017 3:20 PM

Message from Breta

Sandra and Family - I send my sincerest expression of sympathy and love to all. Breta

A candle was lit by Heather Chansler on September 20, 2017 9:31 AM

A candle was lit by Heather, Eric, Erik, & Britani Chansler on September 20, 2017 9:30 AM

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My uncle was one of those people that would take the shirt off his back if you needed it, but was still there for every holiday smiling and making all the kids laugh. We will greatly miss you, but we are glad you are not in pain any more. We love and miss you !

Message from Gary A. Decker

I love and miss you Dad. I'm so happy you are pain free and in a better place now. You made a huge difference in my life and the lives of many. Thank you!

A candle was lit by Gary A. Decker on September 20, 2017 8:54 AM