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~Gary Shows~
YOAKUM: Gary Lynn Shows, 74, passed away Friday, August 28, 2025. He was born July 5, 1951 in Cuero to the late Clifford and Lillian (Lockstedt) Shows. Gary was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a member of American Legion Post #0395 and a member of Austin Street Baptist Church. He was married to his “best friend” and running buddy, Kathy (Okruhlik) Shows for 53 years. They had many adventures in this life, some good and some bad, but they always remained committed in faith and love. Gary was known as “Pops” to many and was always available and ready to share his life and his home with everyone. He loved his cruiser motorcycle, enjoyed woodworking and sharing good laughs with all his friends and family. He was a devoted Bulldog fan and was honored with the “Lifetime Bulldog Award” in May 2025. Survivors are his wife, Kathy Shows of Yoakum; son, Jason Shows and wife Kendra of Shiner; grandsons, Cody Kutach (fiancé Kaci), Cash Shows and Cale Shows; special nephews, Patrick Gordon (Robyn) and sons, Blake and Ty Gordon; numerous extended family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lillian Shows; son, Jeremy Shows; sister, Beverly Hajek; brothers, Ken, Wayne and Clifford Shows. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Service 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Austin Street Baptist Church with Pastor Elvis Whaley officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Restland Cemetery with military honors by Sweet Home American Legion Post 571. Pallbearers are Patrick Gordon, Ty and Blake Gordon, Cody Kutach, BJ Chomout, and Dillon Konvicka. Honorary pallbearers are Alex Gomez, Joseph, Anna, Jacob and Keller “Doodlebug” Konvicka. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Austin Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656. |