Obituary of Gary Daniel Brashier

Gary Daniel Brashier, 55, of El Dorado, passed away July 18, 2014 at Lifetouch Hospice surrounded by his family and friends after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, TX on August 19, 1958 to William Frances Brashier and the late Mary “Billy” Elizabeth Brashier. He went to Galena Park High school where he played football. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Gary believe in spreading the word of God whenever possible, he went on two separate mission trips to China and was actively involved with the youth group and Sunday school when his two girls were growing up. In his early years, Gary worked with his father in construction and upon moving to El Dorado, he worked at AmerCable. Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Mary “Billy” Elizabeth Brashier, a brother, William Michael Brashier; Charlie Emmitt Phillips and Estelle Phillips. Gary is survived by his wife, Annie Dale Brashier of El Dorado; his father, William Frances Brashier, two children, Sandra E. McNeely and husband, Cody of Texarkana, TX and Bridgette Fitch and husband, Dustin of LaPorte, TX. Three grandchildren, Bryce McNeely of Texarkana, Gaige LeGrand and Kilee Fitch of LaPorte, TX; brother, Clarence Wayne Brashier and wife, Janice of Pearland, TX; and two sisters, Frances Ann Fregia and Jodi Lynn Alley and husband, David of Humble, TX. Friends, Phillip Rainwater, Linda Tanner, Jeff King and Bill Brashaw and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle, El Dorado, AR 71730. A Memorial Service of Gary will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581.