Gary W. Barclay, 81, of Rossville, GA, left this world on a train bound for glory on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence.
Gary was born on Scottsboro, AL to the late Wilson & Juanita Jarnagin Barclay and lived several years in Indiana but has lived in North Georgia for the past 40 years. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar & Lular Thomasson of Scottsboro, AL, & John & Cecil Turner Jarnagin of Chattanooga, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Jones Barclay; daughter, Janice (Lamar) Tate; son, Gerald (April) Barclay; grandchildren, Morgan & Dylan Tate, Jordyn, Gary, Logan & Shelbie Barclay; great-grandchildren, Holden, Rayleigh, & Amarah Harris, Adelyn & Krew Barclay.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Richard Floyd officiating. Please, no flowers. Gary thought they should be left where they grew so everyone could enjoy them. Consider contributions to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, 11415 S. Main Street, Trenton, GA.
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