Gary L. Elmore

Monday, November 9, 2020

Gary L. Elmore, 65, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

Born June 18, 1955 in Greencastle, he was the son of Arthur L. and Exie Elizabeth (Buchanan) Elmore.

He was a 1974 graduate of South Putnam High School.

Gary was a lifelong farmer in Putnam County.

He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife and soul mate, Sharon D. (Hensley) Elmore whom he married on Jan. 26, 1993; his son and gate holder, Carl F. Elmore; niece, Karen (the late Jamie) Baker; great nephews and niece, Tyler Baker, Chad (Kasey) Baker, Kadie Baker and Lane Hipps; great-great niece and nephews, Wyatt, Alli, Carsyn and C.J.; a sister, Joyce (George) Hipps; and a nephew, David Hipps.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head. Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.

Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended. Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle. Interment to follow at the Cloverdale Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gary to the American Heart Association.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.

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