A memorial service will be held at a future date for 76-year-old Gary N. Dees Sr., of Baldwin, Illinois, who passed away at 9:26 am, Friday, July 11, 2025, at his residence.
He was born May 31, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo. to Lahoma N. and Louella (nee Green) Dees who both preceded him in death.
He is survived by two children: Cheryl (Frank) Moore of Baldwin, Ill. and Gary N. (Jennifer) Dees, Jr. of Imperial, Mo.; five grandchildren: Colton Wilson, Mariana Dees, Jessica Moore, Keith Moore, and Brian Moore; four great grandchildren: Dakota Roessler, Klayton Moore, Rayln Moore, and Isabel Moore
He was a truck driver for Dave Schmidt Trucking in Belleville, Illinois, for 32 years.
Gary had been a member of the Patriot Guard and enjoyed riding a Harley. He also spent many hours working on cars, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
It was Gary’s wish to be cremated.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.