Gary Don Carruth

1971 - 2013

Gary Don Carruth obituary, 1971-2013, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1971

DIED

2013

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Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Highway

San Antonio, Texas

Gary Carruth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2013.

Gary Don Carruth was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 1, 1971 to Thomas B. Carruth, Jr. and Nancy C. Fox, and passed away in San Antonio, TX on July 19, 2013. He proudly served and retired from the United States Marines Corp. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart while serving in Iraq. Gary loved to surf, hunt and fish.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sommer Jewel Carruth. Surviving are his mother, Nancy C. Carruth; father, Tom B. Carruth, Jr; daughters, Amber and Jade Carruth; son, T.J. Carruth; brother, Brandon Carruth; sister, Stephanie Adams; 6 nieces and nephews; and his fiancée, Amy Freeman.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 29, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Semper Fi Fund by going to www.semperfifund.org or Paws for Purple Hearts by going to www.pawsforpurplehearts.org.

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July 30, 2013

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

Dear Carruth Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

July 29, 2013

Darleen Ammann

Nancy & Family....My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Prayers are with each of you.

July 28, 2013

Carolyn Cianciotto

To all of Gary and Sommer's family, our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies. I pray for each and everyone of you that are hurting. Lean on God, and each other, to get through this devastating tragedy. God Bless and Keep you. Love in Christ, Carolyn and Lenny Cianciotto. (Benjie's Mom and Step-Dad)

July 27, 2013

Nancy and Tommy and family, you are in our prayers. Fran & Larry Lancaster, Tecumseh, Oklahoma

July 27, 2013

Maria Munoz

May you Sommer and your dad Gary rest in peace.

July 26, 2013

Rob Linder

I will truly miss my Bergin U dog training class mate, we shared some great military laughs and stories RIP Gary :)

July 26, 2013

Rebecca Richardson

All of us at Bergin University of Canine Studies are grieving the loss of a special man who brought a lot of laughter to staff and students. We are thinking about his family and friends with heavy hearts.

July 26, 2013

E Chairez

My heart goes out to all of Gary's and Sommer's loved ones during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences and may the wonderful memories you share of both of them give you peace and comfort.

July 26, 2013

A Hanna

May God our Creator repose his soul in heavenly paradise.

July 26, 2013

Sheryl Cuppy

My condolences to your family as you grieve the loss of Gary and Sommer. I will pray that God will comfort you all at this time.

July 26, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss may God bring you peace and joyful memories.

Mary Perez (Norco, Ca)

July 25, 2013

Bill Rutledge

been a long time gary. it will not be too long before we all join you. save us a seat..

July 25, 2013

Andrew Lim

Gary,
You and Sommer are now at God's side without pain and suffering. It was a pleasure working with you. I'll miss you.

July 25, 2013

CAPT E.H. Ver Hage, USN

On behalf of Gary's shipmates at Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division - our heartfelt condolences on your terrible loss.
We honor Gary's two-plus decades of service to our country - both as a Marine and as a Navy Civilian.
We miss him already...

July 25, 2013

Our hearts are broken for all the family. May God wrap each of you in His loving arms and bring each one His peace that passes understanding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ellen and Ray Loard

July 25, 2013

Jarrod Lundberg

Will miss you, bud. Glad to know I could be part of your life growing up. Rest in peace. Goodbye. SHS '90

July 25, 2013

Patti Durrett

Gary and Sommer are with the Lord today .... for there is no more war, no more hurt, no more pain, no more fear and only joyful reunions. We will remember them always and comfort each other until we are reunited. Amy ....thank you for making the last years of Gary's life so happy. May you find peace and be comforted. We continue to pray for Jade and T.J.'s healing. -- Aunt Patti & Uncle Jackie

July 25, 2013

Jimmy Craig

Goodbye, cousin. I will always hold memories of you at the Bond Family Reunion close to my heart.

Peace and comfort to all who love you.

July 25, 2013

Tyler and I would like you to know we have you all in our prayers and thoughts. What a geniune and loving man my cousin was.

Rest in peace Gar-Bear!

Gay and Tyler Stephens
MWC, Ok

July 25, 2013

Enjoy your stay with the angels, as you and Sommer are now angels too. I went to school with Sommer for 6th grade. It's really hard for me because we were close. I can only imagine the family. ??

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July 25, 2013

R.i.P Brother. Semper Fi! It was an honor serving with you.

A Benavides
Hohenfels Germany

July 24, 2013

J AREVALO

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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