Gary E. McIntyre, the son of Homer E. and Doris L. (Thompson) McIntyre, was born August 8, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended Nodaway-Holt High School, Graham, Missouri, graduating in 1965.

Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Diggs and they became the parents of one son, Jeffrey. They later divorced. Gary was united in marriage to Paula Miller and they became the parents of one daughter, Amanda. They later divorced. He made his home in Tarkio, Missouri, until the present time.

Gary was employed by Speedway Company, where he drove a truck for over 20 years. He later owned and operated his own trucking company, where he hauled cattle for locals in Atchison County.

Gary was a member of the Tarkio Golf Club, Inc., for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with family. Gary passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Nevada, Missouri, at the age of 77.

Besides his parents, Gary was preceded in death by brother, Tim McIntyre; and longtime friend, Beverly Hannah. Survivors include children, Amanda McIntyre, Nevada, and Jeff McIntyre, Tarkio; stepdaughter, Nicole Miller; Beverly’s son, Sam (Afton) Hannah, Tarkio; grandchildren, Paige, Bali, and Christopher; Beverly’s grandchildren, Jillian and Teahen; great-granddaughter, Bella; brother, Stephen (Lisa) McIntyre, Maryville, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, conducted by Pastor Cathy Riggins. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, prior to the service. There is no open visitation. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tarkio Golf Club. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.