Gary Joseph Holford
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Gary Joseph Holford, 54, of Dowell, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin. He had been disabled for several years. His family and his daughter were the most important in his life.
He was born Sept. 2, 1955 at St. Louis, Mo., the son of William Joseph and Meda M. (Floto) Holford.
He is survived by one daughter - Megan Holford of Dowell, two brothers - Victor (Vickie) Holford of DeSoto, and Brad (Tammy) Holford of Du Quoin, two nieces - Ali Holford and Bria Holford, both of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Per Mr. Holford's request, cremation services were held.
A memorial service was held at 5:30 p.m.., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at the Dowell Baptist Church at Dowell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.