Obituary of Gary Wayne Strong

Gary Strong, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home in Colorado Springs. He had retired after serving his country for over 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was a disabled veteran. Gary Wayne Strong was born on May 31, 1953 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Fred and Iva (Calhoun) Strong. He was a 1971 graduate of Fountain High School and then went into the Air Force. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was an Information Management Supervisor in the service. He retired in 1991. He married Kathy Bergamo on March 15, 1991.Gary was a member of the DAV (Palmer Park Chapter) and the NRA. He was a fisherman, an avid marksman, motorcycle, car and motorhome enthusiast. He loved to cook and most of all, was a Denver Broncos football fan.He will be best remembered for his warm heart, friendly nature and wonderful sense of humor.He is survived by his wife; Kathy, his mother; Iva Strong of Fountain, Colorado, his brother; Carl (Wilma) Strong of Chuckey, Tennessee, his sister; Barbara Neberman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his brother-in-law; Frank (Kate) Bergamo of Colorado Springs, Colorado, numerous nieces and nephews, and his special four legged daughter; Chloe.He was preceded in death by his father; Fred, and twin brother; Darrell.Memorial Services, at 2:00PM, Friday, February 5, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, February 5, 2016 2:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855