Gary Neil Maas
December 26, 1954 ~ September 17, 2017
Gary Neil Maas, age 62, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home in Palestine, TX. Friends are cordially invited togather with the family and share remembrances of Gary from 5:30pm until 7:30pm on Friday, the 22nd day of September, 2017 at Rhone Funeral Home. A remembrance and celebration of Gary's life will be conducted at 6:30pm in the Reflection Room of Rhone Funeral Home. Gary's final resting and burial will be held in Byson City, NC.
Gary was born on December 26, 1954 in Grand Prairie, TX, where the family lived a short period of time. They returned to the Waco/Bellmead area where he attended LaVega High School subsequently enlisting in the U. S. Army with active duty service from 1972-1975. Waco was home until his relocation to Palestine in 2000.
Gary worked for Coastal Transport Company for many years before joining the Walmart family on August 29, 1994. He spent the last 23 years employed at the Walmart Distribution Center in Palestine. He was well versed on every road and mile marker throughout Texas as well as other states having driven over 2.79 million total miles with Walmart of which over 900,000 were safe miles. Gary was a gentleman in every respect but also very opinionated whether it was driving, the Cowboys, baseball or politics … not necessarily in that order.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur H. and Eddie Mae Piel Maas, and his beloved Kitty Roberts Maas. Survivors include step-son, Tim and Jen Roberts of Cashiers, NC; brother, Ross W. Maas of Riesel; sisters, John and Brenda Gochenour of Killeen and Mike and Karen Jones of San Antonio; granddaughters, Sydney and Madison Roberts filled his heart; niece and nephews, Jason Freeman of Houston, Kristina Gochenour of Killeen, and Terry Joe Maas of Waco. Numerous cousins and extended family are also saddened by his loss.
The family extends its gratitude to the Walmart family and many friends and neighbors who loved Gary and enriched his life. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the victims of Hurricane Harvey or the charity of your choice.
Services are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, Texas.
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I am so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing.. I worked with him for many years at Walmart Transportation…. he was a wonderful man and a great friend.. he will be truly missed…Resr in Peace Gary and know you will be missed…Prayers for his family…
Gary was a fine man with an ability to say and stand for what he believed in. It was a pleasure to work with Gary for most of my years with Walmart.. One of a kind and he will be missed by all. Hugs and love to his family and many friends.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.. Now he will be with Kitty in their heavenly home. Loved them both. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Many good times in school and younger years with Gary. Always a smile! Until we meet again! Harold
TO THE FAMILY OF GARY
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GARYS PASSING… MAY GOD BLESS HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY …BARBARA (MAY) GILLASPIE CLASS OF 73
Gary and Kitty were 2 of my favorites. I always enjoyed working with them, back in the 90’s when we were all in the Bellmead area.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I remember Gary from LaVega where we were classmates. His family is in our prayers.
Gary was such a kind and funny man. He has been a good friend for over 21 years and I am truly going to miss him. The Wal-Mart dispatch office is not going to be the same without him. And even though I will miss him a lot, I know he is with Kitty now and he is happy.
So sad to hear this. I met Gary at Spenco Medical Corporation in the late 80’s. We worked in the maintenance department together. Just a great country guy with a bow-legged walk. He had a beard back then. Always wore a ball cap.
I enjoyed hearing his stories of life on the road. Great personality, fun guy to work with. Back when the Ernest movies were playing the phrase ” You know what I mean Vern?” was popular. I became Vern in alot of our conversations. I still think about that from time to time.
Anyway, Always knew I had Gary as a friend. Although I have not seen Gary in a long time, it feels like yesterday.
Praying for Gods special care and comfort at this time.
We’re so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Know he will be missed by so so many Friends & Family members. When I was so blessed to become part of the Sutherland Family, & that’s how I begin to know Gary & Kitty. Lots of shared memories with love & laughter for both Gary & Kitty. Gary was highly thought of & loved by so many. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Family ðŸ™God BlessðŸ™