Gary Lynn Acree, 65, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Gary was born on June 7, 1954, in St. Louis, the son of Lawrence and Lucy (Crook) Acree.  He was united in marriage to Kristi E. Farabee of Henrietta on July 29, 1989; they later divorced.

Survivors include: one son, Matthew Thomas Acree of Richmond; one daughter, Laura Janelle Acree of Richmond; and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kathy Acree.

As a baby, Gary was adopted by his parents from the Missouri Baptist Children's Home in St. Louis.  His parents brought him back to Richmond, where he was reared and educated, graduating from the Richmond High School in 1973.  Gary worked as a custodian at the Ray County Courthouse for many years.  He also worked as a custodian at the Eagleton Center and then at Ideal Industries, both in Richmond.  Gary loved baseball and was first a Cardinal's fan, then converted to a Royal's fan.  He enjoyed gardening.  Gary loved to socialize with his friends and family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gary Lynn Acree Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Please share your memories of Gary by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .