Gary Thomas ” Rabbit” Granger, age 56, of Tuscumbia passed away on Friday, May 25, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with John Mothershed and Pat Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia.
Gary was employed at Robbins Properties in general maintenance. His involvement with Deshler Athletics started when he was a student and continued through the years. He has served as the equipment manager since 1995. He was a true friend to all the players and coaches.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Thomas and Elora Todd Granger.
He is survived by his sister, Joyce Marie Granger Waldrep and husband, Bobby Joe; nephew, Michael Waldrep; niece, Janice Pounders and husband, John; great-niece, Ashley Pounders and great-nephews, Josh and Justin Pounders.
Memorials may be made to Deshler High School Football. 200 North Commons East Street Tuscumbia.
The Deshler Tigers players and coaches will serve as pallbearers.
