Garry Coomer, 72, of Columbia passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1951 in Columbia to the late Jerome and Gladys Munday Coomer.
Mr. Coomer was a former member and song leader for Morris Chapel United Methodist Church and most recently attended the Pleasant Ridge Church. Garry has been an employee of Lindsey Wilson College Plant Operations since he was 19 years old, serving the college for over 52 years, longer than any other employee. Garry was willing to serve the college in any way possible and always with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. Garry’s work at Lindsey Wilson College has not gone unnoticed as the street where the physical plant building is located has been named Gary Coomer Drive to honor his lifetime of service.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Bennett Coomer; his siblings, Bro. Selby Coomer (Shirley) of Mayfield, Dalton Coomer, Loy Coomer (Rita), Darrell Coomer (Connie) and Carolyn Coomer all of Columbia; a sister-in-law, Annette Coomer of Columbia; a special friend, Rita Neat; his caregivers, Paul and Paula; his dog, Zoey; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Woodson, James Maxey, Charles Glenn, Alton, Larry and John Wayne Coomer and a sister-in-law, Faye Coomer.
Funeral services were held December 27, 2023 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Morris Chapel Cemetery.
Bro. Carl Edwards officiated, and pallbearers were Eric Coomer, Lewis Clark, Jimmy Bottoms, Shannon Tedrow, Gage Shive and Jason Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be the Lindsey Wilson College Plant Operations, Ronnie Bragg, Donnie Bragg and Abby Corbin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Morris Chapel Cemetery Fund or Lindsey Wilson College Scholarship Fund in memory of Garry Coomer and can be left at the funeral home.
