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Gary Lee Gann

Birth
Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, USA
Death
24 May 2019 (aged 76)
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Burial
Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
Plot
Unit 2
Memorial ID
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Gary L Gann
March 13, 1943 - May 24, 2019

Obituary for Gary L Gann
Gary Lee Gann, age 76, passed away in late May, 2019. He was born in March of 1943, in Levelland, Texas to Gordon and Evelyn Gann.

The Gann family moved from Levelland, Texas, to Lovington, New Mexico, in 1948. By helping his father farm, Gary developed a strong work ethic. Gary graduated from Lovington High School in 1961 and then attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 1966 and a Master of Science degree in Meat Science in 1969. Gary continued his graduate studies at Michigan State University, where he earned a PhD in Meat Sciences in 1974. As his education suggests, Gary had a life-long love of learning. He even had his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying in his younger years.

His first job upon completing his graduate study was with the John Morrell Meat Company in Chicago, Illinois. After a year there, Gary moved to Houston, Texas, and began working in the oil and gas business as a landman. He worked as an independent contractor for many years, and he became very respected in the business. In 2001, he went to work for EnerVest as a Senior Landman, and he worked there until he retired in 2016. But Gary was passionate about his work, so six months into retirement he accepted a position as Lead Landman at NextEra Energy Resources, where he was employed at the time of his death. Gary enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experience of the land business, and he often mentored those new to the profession. It pleased him to watch others achieve, and, as a result, he became very close to many of the people with whom he worked.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three sisters, Darla Evans of Houston, Texas, Sylvia Mahoney of Fort Worth, Texas, and Susie Potter and husband Ray Potter of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A host of special friends were important to Gary, especially Jesenda Burns and Michael Carlson, whom he loved like family.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on June 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Addison Funeral Home at 18630 Kuykendahl Road, Spring, Texas, 77379. Graveside services will be held July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am Mountain Time at Lovington Cemetery, 600 E Gum, Lovington, New Mexico, 88260. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, New Mexico, 88130-9411.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary L Gann please visit our Sympathy Store.

Addison Funeral Home
18630 Kuykendahl Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 350-0998
https://addisonfuneralhomes.com
© 2019 ADDISON FUNERAL HOME. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Gary L Gann
March 13, 1943 - May 24, 2019

Obituary for Gary L Gann
Gary Lee Gann, age 76, passed away in late May, 2019. He was born in March of 1943, in Levelland, Texas to Gordon and Evelyn Gann.

The Gann family moved from Levelland, Texas, to Lovington, New Mexico, in 1948. By helping his father farm, Gary developed a strong work ethic. Gary graduated from Lovington High School in 1961 and then attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 1966 and a Master of Science degree in Meat Science in 1969. Gary continued his graduate studies at Michigan State University, where he earned a PhD in Meat Sciences in 1974. As his education suggests, Gary had a life-long love of learning. He even had his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying in his younger years.

His first job upon completing his graduate study was with the John Morrell Meat Company in Chicago, Illinois. After a year there, Gary moved to Houston, Texas, and began working in the oil and gas business as a landman. He worked as an independent contractor for many years, and he became very respected in the business. In 2001, he went to work for EnerVest as a Senior Landman, and he worked there until he retired in 2016. But Gary was passionate about his work, so six months into retirement he accepted a position as Lead Landman at NextEra Energy Resources, where he was employed at the time of his death. Gary enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experience of the land business, and he often mentored those new to the profession. It pleased him to watch others achieve, and, as a result, he became very close to many of the people with whom he worked.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three sisters, Darla Evans of Houston, Texas, Sylvia Mahoney of Fort Worth, Texas, and Susie Potter and husband Ray Potter of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A host of special friends were important to Gary, especially Jesenda Burns and Michael Carlson, whom he loved like family.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on June 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Addison Funeral Home at 18630 Kuykendahl Road, Spring, Texas, 77379. Graveside services will be held July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am Mountain Time at Lovington Cemetery, 600 E Gum, Lovington, New Mexico, 88260. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, New Mexico, 88130-9411.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary L Gann please visit our Sympathy Store.

Addison Funeral Home
18630 Kuykendahl Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 350-0998
https://addisonfuneralhomes.com
© 2019 ADDISON FUNERAL HOME. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


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  • Created by: AMW
  • Added: Jun 14, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200103124/gary_lee-gann: accessed ), memorial page for Gary Lee Gann (Mar 1943–24 May 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 200103124, citing Lovington Cemetery, Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by AMW (contributor 47063296).