Gary Thomas LaGrange

A memorial service for Gary Thomas LaGrange, 72, will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana, with Brother C.M. Kelly officiating.

Gary was born on May 20, 1954, to Wilbert “Cooney” and Eunice “Queen” Morvan LaGrange in Many, Louisiana, and passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Many, Louisiana.

Though he always carried a deep connection to his roots in Sabine Parish, Gary lived a life of adventure, calling places like Washington, South Carolina, and Idaho home at various times throughout his journey. A warm and talkative soul who truly never met a stranger, Gary had an incredible gift for connecting with people wherever life took him. He had a deep love for classic rock and playing the guitar alongside his best friends, creating countless cherished memories through music. An avid photographer and outdoorsman, Gary also loved traveling, camping under the stars, exploring scenic mountain trails, and spending time fishing.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Eunice LaGrange; nephew, Davy LaGrange; lifelong friend, Dewayne Maddox; and cousin, Randy Moore.

He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Ehrhart (Billy Perry) of Many, Louisiana, and Jamie Kelly (Tim) of Many, Louisiana; brother, Don LaGrange (Debbie) of Owensboro, Kentucky; grandchildren, Joshua Kelly (Kaitlyn) of Little Cypress, Texas, Tyler Kelly (McKenna) of Vidor, Texas, Kaitlyn Ehrhart (Bryceson Edmundson) of Lexington, South Carolina, and Maelynn Perry of Many, Louisiana; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Isaac, and Trace Kelly, Sawyer Kelly, Myles Harrison, and Emberly Edmundson; cousin, Ricky Moore of Katy, Texas; cherished friend, Benny Maddox of Hardin, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.