Gary D Wills

Gary D. Wills, age 65, of Gatesville, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at his residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at Wills place, 4015 FM 182, Gatesville, Texas 76528. Gary was born March 12, 1955 to the late Paul and Mozella Green Wills. Gary lived his teenage years in Pie Town and Quemada New Mexico. He married Betty Swindall on January 6, 1974. Over the years of his life he had grain trucks and cattle trucks. Gary was a pasture cowboy and worked for many people helping them with their cattle. Gary loved his Bremer Cattle, but what he loved more than anything was a good horse and good cow dogs. Gary had many children in his life, even though they were not his. He always liked them coming and staying at what he called “Camp Coryell”, no rules to follow. For the last five years Sassy has been his dog companion, he loved her dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sherry Ann Wills; brother-in-law, Herman Rodriquez; nephews, Justin and Gary Rodriquez. Gary is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Wills; sisters, Cindy Rodriquez of Crawford, and Dian Moten and husband, Wayne of Crawford; brother-in-law’s, Cronje Swindall and wife, Carolyn, and Kermit Swindall. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Turnersville Community Center, P.O. Box 701, Gatesville, TX 76528, Animal Shelters of Gatesville or a Charity of your choice.