Gary Eugene Holman Sr.

ROSCOE – Gary Eugene Holman Sr., age 73, of Roscoe and formerly of Rockford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Tuesday July 12, 2022. Born in Menomonie, WI on March 1, 1949 to Lester Palmer & Darlene Mae Holman (Hughes). Always the life of the party, Gary loved a good joke, pulling pranks and having fun. He retired after 36 years of service at Rockford Blacktop/William Charles and was a proud union member of the Operating Engineers Local 150. He was a life long Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed country music, feeding & watching his humming birds and spending time with his family & friends. Beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, brother and dear friend; he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by beloved wife of 56 ½ years, Wendy Alice Holman (Dickinson); children, Angela (Paul) McNally, Kimberly Holman, Gary (Teresa) Holman Jr. and Diana (Ivan) Dismuke; grandchildren, Chrishaunda, Alivia, Michael, Marcus, Alycia, Nathan, Anna, Niklas, Christian and Cameron; great grandchildren, Ayden, Marcus Jr., Laylah, Harmony and Miles; siblings, twins Sandra Hinkle & Sharon (Leon) Adams, David (late Chris) Holman, Charlotte Holman, Deborah (Dean) Tande and Sarah Holman (Craig Bieri); numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles and cousins; and beloved birds, Baby & Boy . He is predeceased by his parents.

Celebration of Life Memorial to be announced. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers & memorials, donations to OSF Home Health & Hospice.

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