Gary William Hector

Gary William Hector of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 82. Gary was born on August 14, 1940, in Eaton Rapids, MI, the oldest child of Ronald and Carol (Corbin) Hector. He attended both Springport and Eaton Rapids Public Schools, graduating from Eaton Rapids class of 1959. Gary proudly served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Navy Seabees where he did military construction projects. He worked for Motor Wheel in Lansing, did cattle and agricultural farming and was the owner and operator of Gary Hector Salvage. Gary loved auctions, car shows, reading, traveling and spent the past 20 years wintering in Harlingen, Texas.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Kevin Mudgett, Jr.; brother, Steve Hector; stepsister, Linda Betts and stepbrother, Tom Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ava (Creyts) Hector; daughters, Shell Hector, Julie (Gary) Hubbard; son, James Hector; grandchildren, Kelly (Emanuel) Resendis, William (Julie) Briggs, Meghan Briggs; great grandchildren, Evelynn and Ruby Briggs, Clarabell Briggs, Ivan, Barbara and Andy Graham, Almaraya and Jose Luis Reyes-Davila, Emanuel, Nico, Jesus and Diego Resendis; brothers, Dan (Wendy) Hector, Donald (Christine) Hector, Barry Hector; sisters, Carolyn “Sis” (Jim) Eaton, Jeannie Hector, Joyce (Herb) Signor; sister-in-law, JoAnn Clark and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. A luncheon was held following the service at the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America in memory of Gary. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.