Gary Duane Holman, 57, of Lexington, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his residence in Lexington.

Gary was born on December 27, 1961, in Lexington, the son of Edwin "Eddie" Francis and Laura Rebecca (Halterman) Holman

Survivors include: two daughters: Jessica Johnson (Travis) of Richmond and Amy Tush (James) of Surfside Beach, SC; one son Erik Holman of Oak Grove; three grandchildren: Kyndal Johnson, Owen Johnson, and Derek Tush; one brother Timothy "Timmy" Holman of Florida; and his father Eddie and his wife Sally of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Leslie Scott Holman.

Gary was reared and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from the Hardin High School.  While in high school, Gary enjoyed playing football and played all four years.  Gary proudly served his country as a United States Marine and he worked as a laborer in furniture manufacturing in Cabool.  He enjoyed his grandchildren and loved to coon hunt.  He was of the Christian faith.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donor's Choice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Military honors will be provided at the funeral home by the United States Marines and the Ray County Veterans.  Inurnment will be in Hardin Cemetery at a later date.  Please share your memories with Gary by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .