Gary Joseph Searls, Sr., 66, of Alkol, WV died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his dad, Owen “OJ” Searls, and sisters, Sandi Lovejoy and Lana Gillenwater.
He is survived by his two daughters, April (Jesse) Roberts of Griffithsville, and Michelle Searls of Alkol, two sons, Gary Joseph (Gary Joe) Searls, Jr., of Alkol, and Shannon Searls of Alum Creek, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Katrina Searls of Alkol, three brothers, Bruce (Beverly) Searls of Alkol, Ron Searls of Mud River, and Jay (Robin) Searls of Alkol, sister, Joyce (Dale) Armstrong of Sod, and a host of other family.
He was an underground coal miner for Salah Corp. Mines, Campbells Creek, WV.
A gathering of friends and family will be Monday. April 24, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at Searls Family Cemetery, Barkcamp Road, Alkol.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions toward funeral expenses.
Gary Searls was a good friend and went to school with him, hope he rest in peace
Sure going to miss you old buddy