Gareld “Gary” Everett Salisbury, 79 of Excelsior Springs, MO (formally of Putnam County) passed away at the Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, MO on July 5th, 2024.
Gary was born in Kentucky on September 13th, 1944, the son of Basil and Mary (Millett) Salisbury. He graduated from Putnam County High School before serving in the Air Force Reserves at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Later in life Gary moved to Cameron, MO. In his younger years, Gary enjoyed fast cars along with deer hunting and was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan. Gary never forgot his roots and fondly spoke of his love for the “country life” as a youngster.
Gary is survived by a daughter, Melissa (Bill) Halterman of Excelsior Springs, MO and a son, Travis Salisbury of Colorado Springs, CO. Gary’s surviving grandchildren are Peyton Halterman and wife Haylee, Carson Salisbury, and Bella Loeffert. Gary is also survived by a great grandson, Kamden Halterman; brother, Rand Salisbury and wife Linda of Kansas City, MO; and sister, Gloria Klingner and husband Tom of Unionville, MO.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Briggs.
Funeral services for Gary Salisbury were held at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Randy Kincanon conducted the service with recorded musical selections “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Pall bearers were Peyton Halterman, Carson Salisbury, Bill Loeffert, Ryan Salisbury, Mike Klingner, and Ferrill Salisbury. Interment was at the Union Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made payable to Union Cemetery and entrusted with the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 635656.
