des, fishing, deer and coyote hunting, playing practical jokes and most of all spending time with his family. Gary died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife Sandy of North English; four children Greg (Brenda Andrews) Parmenter of LaBelle, FL, Kevin (Shelli) Parmenter of Overland Park, KS, Jody (Keith Doepker) Blaylock-Moler of Overland Park, KS and David Jo (Jennifer) Blaylock of North English; a daughter-in-law Shelly Blaylock of Tiffin; 13 grandchildren Carsten (Emily) Parmenter, Lincoln & Madison Parmenter, Kyle & Kelsi Parmenter, Casey Blaylock, Chelsey (Jon) Ford, Caleb & Sydney Moler, Camden Kemp, Kody, Darian and Savana Blaylock; 1 great granddaughter Naevelynn Blaylock; a sister Karyl (Bill) Miller of Washington; two brothers Mike (Margaret) Blaylock of North English and Pat (Michelle) Blaylock of Fairfax Station, VA; and a brother-in-law Marvin Gent of Williamsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Robin Blaylock and a sister Karen Gent. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 6:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. Visitation will be on Friday from 1-5:30 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the North English Fire Department and QRS. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com