Gary Chavez

Gary, was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. 

He graduated from  Whitharral High School in Whitharral, Tx.  He married his best friend and love of his life Maria Lilia Barrera,  on March 14th, 1981 in Whitharral.  He worked for Trico Machine Shop and worked as Machinist and Welder in Levelland for several years.   His hobbies were working outside trimming trees and listening to Hard Rock & Roll Music and attending his grand children’s sports events Madison, Taylor and Christopher .   Gary, spent quality time with all of his family and friends.   What Gary would, consider a “good day” when  his favorite teams,  The Dallas Cowboys , Texas Tech University  and Whtharral Panthers would win their games. 

Preceded in Death by: 

His parents Jose Salmon and Orovea Leal Chavez

(3) Brother:  Ramiro Chavez, Eddie Chavez , and Luis Chavez

Survivors:

Spouse of 43 years:  Maria Lilia Barrera Chavez of Whitharral

Sons:  Joshua Michael Chavez of Whitharral and Jamie Christopher (Kara) Chavez of Whitharral

Brother:   Danny (Debbie) Chavez of Lubbock

Sisters:  Linda Diaz and Elisa (Tony) Rodriguez both  of Whitharral

Grandchildren: Taylor Chavez (Zach)- Mulkey , Christopher Chavez, Madison Chavez

Host of Nieces and Nephews

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