Gary Poling, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.
He was born on July 5, 1943, to Donald and Evelyn (Johnson) Poling in Oregon City, Oregon.
He was a member of the United States Air Force, serving multiple tours in Vietnam.
On November 24, 1967, he married Margaret Lucille Hornback. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2018, after nearly 51 years of marriage.
He was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church, and he loved the fellowship of his church family.
Gary enjoyed working on old cars and spending time with his family. He was a pleasant and personable man who will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Poling; his wife, Margaret Poling; and his twin brother, Larry Poling.
Survivors include his children, James Poling (Kristin), Steven Poling (Vicki), and Donald Poling (Jennifer); grandchildren, Rachel Vaughn (Philip), Nicole Christlieb (Erich), Heather Turner (Jay), Kathryn Pierson (Brian), Raegan Poling, Emily Poling and Joshua Poling; eleven great-grandchildren; and his siblings, George Poling, Carol Poling, Patricia Poling, Phillip Poling and Robert Poling.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
