Gary G. Amos
Gary G. Amos, 83 of Kokomo died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. He was born on August 10, 1940 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County to Vernon & Thelma (Stanley) Amos. On September 18, 1960 he married Karen Rayl. The couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage before Karen’s death on November 7, 2016.
Gary worked for Delphi Electronics in Kokomo for 39 years before retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Kempton Christian Church. Gary loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. In his spare time enjoyed watching basketball and football, especially the Colts and any Indiana College. He was a high school basketball referee for over thirty years. Gary was a member of Community First Bank Journey Club. He and his wife were able to visit all 50 states and several countries with the club.
Gary was the first coach for Kempton Little League and coached for over 25 years. He helped build the Kempton Loins Club where he was a member. He was a former member of the Tipton County Historical Society.
He is survived by two children, Brian G. Amos and wife Jennette of Kokomo and Lori K. Amos of Kokomo; brothers, Neil Amos and wife Teri of Lakeland, Florida, Mark Amos and wife Karen of Kempton; grandchildren, Jake Amos and wife Courtney, Kara Rittenhouse and husband Derrek, Megan Tanner, Audrey Gaither, Alec Gaither and wife Bailey and seven great-grandchildren.
Gary’s funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon until service time. Online condolences may be made on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heart and Soul Caring, the doctors, nurses, and staff at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo as well as Waterford Legacy in Kokomo. They especially appreciated the care, compassion, and friendship shown by Allen Teller and Caryl Lamb.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
To Brian, Jeanette, Lori and Family,
Our condolences are with each of you. We were privileged and honor to get to know and love your wonderful Dad. We especially loved our late nights watching Gary enjoy “March Madness”.
He longed to be reunited with your beautiful mother and we are all thankful, they are now healed and together, again for eternity.
All our love and appreciation for sharing your wonderful Dad with each of our caregiving family.
Sending our thoughts and comforting prayers to each of you, his loving family.
Lisa Ferguson 🙏❤️
Sorry to hear this. prayers for the family.
Brian & Jennette; So sorry for the loss of your father. Jeannette and I send you our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Tony Bonaccorsi
To Brian, Lori, Mark, and Neil,
I’m sorry to learn of the passing of your Father and Brother (and my cousin). I remember him fondly. Please take comfort knowing he is at peace and in the arms of Love.
Much Love,
David Johnson
DavidBJohnson01@gmail.com
Hi David. Thank you for the kind words. When we were younger, we spent a lot of time with your family. Lots of great memories. I will never forget getting the gerbils back in the cage for your mom.
Regards,
Lori
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I have known Gary since my Little League days at Kempton. He was always very kind, warm and respectful to me. He was a man that throughout my life I always enjoyed running into. Prayers for all of you in your time of loss.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Gary and Karen were wonderful neighbors when I lived on 350 South. Had fun going to a Colts game with them one time.