Gary Dean Loughman

Gary Dean Loughman, age 61, of West Alexander, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 16, 2024, in his home.

Born April 5, 1963, in Tennerton, WV., son of the late Claud and Bernice (Crouse) Loughman.

Gary had been a resident of Washington County most of his life. He graduated from McGuffey High School in 1981.Gary was a member of the West Alexander United Methodist Church. He married Terry Ritchea on October 20, 1984, and they were happily married for 39 years. Gary was employed with McCutcheon Enterprises as a truck driver for 11 years. He served in the Army National Guard. Gary was a member of the Dogwood Hills Golf Course and the NRA. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s, shooting trap, going on vacation to Tennessee, watching the Steeler’s and Ohio State. Gary loved being the local Santa for many years and singing karaoke.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Daniel Loughman, of West Alexander and Kayla Brautigan, of Glen Dale, WV; four grandchildren, Teagan, Sawyer, and Deklynn Brautigan, and Mack Loughman; two girls that he considered his daughters, Morgan Miller and Alexus Kaylor; son-in-law, Randy Brautigan, of McMechen, WV.; many nieces and nephews; his favorite companion, Milo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Cindy and Lisa Loughman.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 5-8 PM at Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy. PO Box 434 Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with Pastor Steven Ramey, officiating and full military honors conducted by the United States Army and the Greene County Honor Guard.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.

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