Roy Garnier "Gary" Squires

Roy Garnier "Gary" Squires, 87, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7:18 am at Chateau Girardeau Assisted Living. He was born September 13, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri to Roy and Rose Garnier Squires. He and Mary Ann Travers were married August 19, 1954 at Mound City, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2003. Gary was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a military policeman during the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Gary's Shell Service in Cairo, Illinois for over 25 years. Later in life he became an avid golfer and was a golf pro for Dalhousie, Cape Girardeau Country Club and Arena Golf. He also coached several golf teams in the area, including SEMO's golf team. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mound City. Survivors include his three daughters, Julie (Larry Hicks) Klein of Grantsburg, Illinois, Karen (Gary II) Goins of Pulaski, Illinois and Amy (Don Wren) Keistler of Villa Ridge, Illinois; nine grandchildren, Kelly (Randy Moallankamp) Hill of Grand Chain, Illinos, Jared (Jessica) Klein of Dongola, Illinois, Bryan (Jackalyn) Cravens of Pulaski, Illinois, Sara (Dustin) Simmons of Jackson, Missouri, Kaela (Jason) Wilcutt of Liberty, Mississippi, Charles (Cassidy) Holman of Jackson, Missouri, John (Sasha) Keistler IV of Villa Ridge, Illinois, Jacob Klein of Cape Girardeau, Gary (Becky) Goins III of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; one daughter, Mary Jane "MJ" Holman; and one grandson, Jason "Country" Klein. Gary - dear father and grandfather - deserves a beautiful tribute. However, due to current gathering restrictions, the visitation will be for family only on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Please be with the family in prayer or by signing the online guestbook at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. A private graveside service will follow Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Mary Cemetery in Mounds with the Rev. Roy "Buddy" Walls officiating, with military honors provided by Mounds, Illinois VFW Post 8891. Memorial contributions may be given to Chateau Girardeau Foundation, 3120 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Roy Garnier "Gary" Squires

September 13, 1932 - March 24, 2020