Gary L. Wilson, age 72, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at his home. He was born November 18, 1943, in Garnett, the son of Clinton and Lillian (Chewning) Wilson. Gary graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1962. He worked as a store clerk at the Garnett Food Mart for several years, then went to work at Pences IGA. Gary started working at Components Truss as a saw operator for many years before retiring in 2012. Gary married Catherine K. Collins on July 26, 1974 in Garnett. This union was blessed with three children. He enjoyed reading mystery novels and one could always find him with a book in his hand. Gary also loved watching KU Jayhawks and Nascar. He took great pride in his children, and spent many happy hours coaching them in soccer, softball, and baseball. Gary was described as always smiling, happy, and the nicest man one would ever meet. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary is survived by his wife Catherine Wilson, of the home; three children, Travis Wilson of Garnett, Kansas; Michael Wilson and wife Lyndi of Ottawa, Michelle Ware and husband Donnie of Ottawa, Kansas; two grandchildren, Skyler and Jasmine Ware; three sisters, Shari Friesen and husband Gene, Joyce Martin and husband Frank, all of Garnett, Kansas, Cindy Pracht and husband Fred of Parkville, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2016, Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett with burial following in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Gary Wilson Memorial Fund. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.