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Gayle Gus Greer

December 20, 1944 - December 18, 2019

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Obituary For Gayle Gus Greer

Gayle Gus “Sparky” Greer passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019, his three nephews were at his side. Gus was a lifetime resident of Sherman, TX. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the Dannel Funeral Chapel at 10:00 A.M. He graduated from Sherman High in 1963 and Austin College in 1969.

Gus is survived by nephews Lee and his wife Ellen and their daughter, Katherine, Andy and Russell and his wife Shelley Greer, and, preceded in death by mother, Emma Lucile, father, Dewitt T. Greer and brothers, Dewitt T. “Buddy” Greer Jr., and Pete Thompson.

Gus loved restoring vintage sports cars, painting and song writing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to NAMI Grayson, Fannin, & Cooke Counties https://namitexas.org/make-a-donation/

All services are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. You may sign an online guest book at Dannelfuneralhome.com

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  • January 15, 2020

    Robert Rowland

    i remember Sparky meeting thru my brothers, Ricky and Randy - he was a wonderfully unique character. I am so sorry that I did not learn of his passing and the memorial until after the memorial - i would have enjoyed reminiscing about his crazy life. I think he will be one that I continue to remember for years to come.

  • January 11, 2020

    Cyndee Dunham Haley

    Remember when Sparky played Conrad Birdie in the school musical Bye Bye Birdie?? We sprayed "dyed" his hair black for the part. My parent had a 50's style pink tile bathroom - needless to say Sparky and I were cleaning walls for quite some time! He spent an entire drive in movie date trying to explain existentialism to me - waaay above my brain cells. Haven't seen him in years but will always remember what a special person he was.

  • January 02, 2020

    Jack Portman

    The wit and creativity of "Sparky" will be remembered by many of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will me missed. God speed my friend. Billy Jack Portman

  • December 27, 2019

    John Moseley

    We met in the children's choir at the 1st Presbyterian Church when it was on Travis, I was in the 1st grade. Friends ever since. Gus was one of the smartest, most creative, funniest, and quickest fellows I have ever known. I miss him.

  • December 23, 2019

    Donna Shaw

    David Hall and I went by to see Sparky while I was in Sherman for a class mini reunion...so glad we did. It is sad to lose another classmate....Rest in Peace, Sparky !

  • December 19, 2019

    David Hall

    I've enjoyed knowing Sparky since fourth grade, losing a longtime friend is hard anytime but especially around Christmas and just two days before his birthday. Sincerely, David Hall

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