Gary Bailey Pummell

Gary Bailey Pummell, 84, of Elyria, died Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born August 21, 1941, in Dayton, OH and was a 1959 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School in Rawson, OH. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Kent State University. For 32 years, Gary was a guidance counselor at Midview High School from where he retired. He was a member of The Gideons International and Calvary Baptist Church where he was a Choir Director and Deacon Emeritus. He enjoyed golf and fishing.

Gary is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mary C. (nee Manson); son, Pastor Douglas (Sue) Pummell of Mount Vernon; daughter-in-law, Daphne Pummell of Elyria; grandchildren, Jacquelyn (CJ) Naples, Desiree Pummell, Tyler (Megan) Pummell and Derek Pummell; great-grandchildren, Colton, Elijah and Avery; step-children, Peter (Debbie) Fernandez and Helena (Carlos) Gonzalez and step grandchildren, P.J., Gavin (Heidi) and Connor.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Ruth A (Schnelle) Pummell in 2011; son, David in 2018, and parents, Rev. Delbert and Bertha Pummell.

Friends will be received, Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:30 am until the time of a 12:00 pm Celebration of Life at Calvary Baptist Church, 114 Hope Court, Elyria with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in River Road Cemetery, LaGrange.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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