Garry Ray Littlepage, 48, of Burnet dies Oct. 5, 2014

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Garry Ray Littlepage, 48, of Burnet passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 5, 2014, with his family present. He had bravely confronted and fought cancer.

Garry was born Dec. 1, 1965, in Mineral Wells and resided in Burnet for the past 42 years, having moved from Mineral Wells in 1972 with the family. He graduated from Burnet High School in 1983 and attended Texas State Technical College in Waco. He served one term in the U.S. Navy as a seaman first class. He was an active and beloved Texas Mason.

Garry assumed the family business of Loftis Auto Service of Burnet from 2005 to 2014 as president and owner. He grew up in Burnet, a proud son of Tommy and Rita Loftis. As a young man, he learned to work on cars from his father, who established the family business, a local mechanic’s shop. As he grew older, he began to take over many of the shop’s duties from his father, whose deteriorating health had left him in charge of the family business.

After the death of his father, Garry, at the young age of 39, took over the auto shop full time, and he worked hard at being a worthy and contributing member of his community. His success in business can be directly attributed to his work ethic and natural mechanical ability. Garry took pride in caring for the families of our community. He touched the hearts of many and was a true blessing to all who knew him.

Garry was a Texas Mason from June 2009 to his passing, becoming past master of Saratoga Masonic Lodge 546 of Lampasas and of Lake Victor Masonic Lodge 1011. He served as a coach for Burnet Youth Football and of Burnet T-ball teams for his children. Garry loved riding his motorcycle, watching football, fishing and playing golf with his friends and family. Garry was the ultimate friend of the community — always prepared and making sure everyone else was taken care of and had what was needed.

Garry is survived by his wife, Rachele Littlepage of Burnet; mother, Rita Loftis of Burnet; daughters, Ashley Gray of Burnet and Morgan Hamilton of Fort Stockton; sons, Kyle Littlepage of Bertram and Cody Littlepage of Round Rock; stepdaughters, Kara Joy, Tierni Crenshaw and Kiersten Crenshaw, all of Burnet, and Anna Crenshaw of Mineral Wells; grandsons, Dylan, Clayton and Noah; granddaughters, Kira, Cadence, Adelade, Bristol and Kyria; sister, Annette Henderson of Mineral Wells; and brothers, Kenneth Littlepage of Arlington, Tommy Loftis of Bertram and Christopher Loftis of Fort Worth.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Tommy Loftis Sr.; and grandparents, Lloyd K. Ennis and Earline J. Ennis and Norman Loftis and Patsy Loftis.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (5120 756-2222. A memorial service is 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at the funeral home.

Those named as honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Littlepage, Tommy Loftis Jr., Clyde Pafford, Lamar Schooley, Greg Williams, Don Wilks, Jason Stafford, Bryan Porter and Michael Bristow.

Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear!”