GARY, William Arthur

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona William A. Gary November 21, 1924 ~ January 12, 2014 William Gary died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. He was born November 21, 1924 in Dallas, Texas; the son of Alvin and Katherine (Fitch) Gary. William was 89 years old. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 66 years, Marion Helen (Luken) Gary, daughter Katherine McCraine and her husband Swayze of Prescott, brother Creighton Gary and his wife Betty Lou of Dallas, Texas. William was a member of the American Society of Arms Collectors, Texas A&M Alumi Association and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He founded the Marine Military Academy in Harlington, TX, as chairman of the Phippen Museum capital campaign he raised $2.5 million to double its size and he enjoyed collecting antique Civil War firearms. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in William's name to: Marine Military Academy, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlington, TX 78550 or Phippen Museum, 4701 Hwy 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86301. A private burial will take place at Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott. ~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, January 19, 2014 William "Bill" Arthur Gary, 89, of Prescott, Ariz., born Nov. 21, 1924, in Dallas, Texas, passed away Jan. 12, 2014, in Phoenix, Ariz. Services will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 3, 2014, in the Susan N. Webb community room of the library, Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., building 19, room #147, Prescott. Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.