Obituary of Gary Ray McMackin

Gary Ray McMackin Gary Ray McMackin, 63, passed away at his home on August 4, 2014. He was born in Torrence, CA on July 11, 1952 to the late Barbara and Earl McMackin. Gary and wife, Sharon had been married for twenty years. They devoted their lives to one another in Hemet, CA. They moved to Arizona in 1994. Gary enjoyed the outdoors boating with his family, water skiing and racing his flat bottom boat. He also enjoyed football and Nascar races as well as Harley motorcycles and dune buggies. His favorite pastime was working in his beloved 1200 sq. ft. garage. He was also an avid collector of eagles. Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Doug McMackin, of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Dan McMackin, of Bellflower, CA; daughter, Rochelle Johnson, of Bellvista, AR. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Shawn Wille, Melissa Wille, Kristina McMackin, Austin McMackin, Blake McMackin, Elizabeth McMackin, Katie Sterling and Bret Sterling, as well as, his puppies "Maddie & Jake." Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Gary's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.