Gary Dale Whittle, 82, of Brownwood, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. The family will be having a Memorial at Sea at a later date.

Gary was born March 3, 1939 in Matador, Texas to Quinn and Ava Whittle. Gary served his country in the US Navy and worked in nuclear testing grounds in the Pacific and communication in the Arctic. He attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. He worked in computer networking among other interests. In Gary’s civilian capacity, he was an avid pilot, golfer and Harley Rider. Gary loved spending time with his grandchildren, friends and traveling.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Michele Halk and husband, Mark of Early; granddaughter, Joee Gober Halk of Early; grandsons, Cody Richars and wife Carla of Florida, Mason Coy of Austin; stepson’s, Terry Browder of Early and Joey Browder of Bangs; 2 great grandchildren on the way; close friend Suzan Miller of Paris, Texas; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Whittle; his ex-wife and close friend for the last few years, Carolyn Whittle.

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