of Conway, AR
November 15, 1948 - June 12, 2021
Gary Daniel Presley of Conway, AR died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Little Rock, AR at the age of 72.
Gary is survived by his wife of 50+ years, Donna Presley; brother, Gene Presley (Janice) of Perryville, AR; three daughters, Kimberly Presley (Dusty) of Conway, AR, Wendy Nance (Brandon) of Oceanside, CA, and Patricia Rebick (Michael) of Memphis, TN; and his five grandchildren, Jacob (25), Lewis (9), Kara (6), Presley (5), and Avery (2).
Gary Presley was born on November 15, 1948 in Morrilton, AR to the late Daniel and Annah Lee Presley. Gary joined the United States Army in 1967 and served for 3 years which included fighting overseas in the Vietnam War. Following his time in active duty, Gary made his home in Conway, AR where he raised his 3 girls and spent his career as a gas utility technician with CenterPoint Energy for 40+ years.
Gary was the definition of hard work and loyal to a fault. He was a dedicated husband and father, but the role that he truly shined in was as ''Papa''. He was the rock of his family, and he made sure his wife, children, and grandchildren were taken care of. He was a loved son, husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend. He never met a stranger and enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. In his retirement years, Gary liked to sip coffee, take walks, and reminisce about the ''old days.''
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, 650 Central Landing Blvd., Conway, AR 72032. All are welcomed to attend the visitation. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Crestlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation (archildrens.org/giving) on behalf of Gary's extra special grandson, Lewis Harris. Condolences can be sent to garypresley501@gmail.com as a lasting memory for Gary's family. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock for their help and kindness during Gary's final weeks.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kim Presley
Saturday, December 31, 2022
I miss you so much dad
Tonya McKinney
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts â¤ï¸
Charlene Sands
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Kim, Dusty and family, so sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Jim and Dianne Williams.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Donna and girls, so sorry we can’t be there tonight for visitation as planned. We are praying for peace and comfort for each of you and will continue to do so.
T Michael Smith
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Penny and I send our condolences on Gary’s passing. He was a Very ! Fine person and I enjoyed being associated with him during our Arkla years. A dedicated family man, his principles and accomplishments will always be cherished by the family.
Dawn Baker (Streb)
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Donna and family, sorry for your loss….. I have known y’all for many, many years!!! I know he was a good man. ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼ Love and miss y’all
Sandy Dudukovich
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Dear Patricia and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your beloved father. He will live in your heart forever and no one can take all of your beautiful memories of him away. Heartbreaking that he will need to keep watch from heaven on his grandchildren. Hugs to you all.
Sandy
Stacy oswalt
Monday, June 14, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man, father, husband and grandfather. I know he will be greatly missed. Thinking of you and your family during this beer difficult time.
Kenneth Bell
Monday, June 14, 2021
"Kim" I'm so sorry for the loss of your father! You shared so many wonderful stories of him that i felt like it knew him. You wil l always be his little girl. I know what you're going through at this time. I'd like to thank you for being a wonderful support for me when i loss my father! May God continue to be your strength! Kenneth
jimmie l grissom
Sunday, June 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss will keep all the family in our prayers
Jim and Dianne Williams
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Donna and girls, we are so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. He was such a good friend to Jim. Our prayers are with you.
Linda Dollar
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Gary was a very kind and gentle soul who was much loved by his family and friends. God bless this dear family.
Elizabeth Price Skinner
Sunday, June 13, 2021
To a kind and loving family. My prayers are with you.
I remember when I used to come over every day after school. Kim and Mr. and Mrs. Presley gave me the best memories when I was growing up. Time goes too fast. Prayers for you and family. I miss everyone back home so much.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth