GARY ERWIN

Gary Erwin, 70, of Republic passed away on Oct. 1, 2023. He was born on Feb. 5,1953, in Eldorado, Ill., to Dallas and Nellie (Farmer) Erwin. He was one of four children in the home.
He graduated from Carmi High School, in Carmi, Ill., with the class of 1971. After graduating he took a position in the local school system, as a janitor. He later relocated to Springfield and began working as an assistant manager at White Laboratories.
In 1980, he met Terry Messenger, and they were united in marriage. Shortly afterwards they moved to Republic where he took a management position with Sta-Rite, which changed names to Water Works. He remained there for over 30 years until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terry; sons Nick Erwin and Troy (Crystal) Morehouse; six grandchildren;, siblings Ed (Roetta) Erwin, Janet Churchwell and Vicki (Tom) Moore; as well as other extended family and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Melissa Judy.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.11, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.