Gary David Sears
Gary David Sears, 76, of Hudson, Florida, died June 7, 2016.
Mr. Sears was born and raised in Ogdensburg, New York and was one of five brothers. He worked in the auto sales industry and management most of his life and eventually owned a dealership in Oswego, New York.
He believed in giving back to his community and served as a board member for the Oswego Planning Board, president of the New Car Dealers’ Association and board member for the St. Lawrence Eastern Ontario Lakes Commission.
He later moved to Plant City, where he lived for 33 years. He was a member of the Planning Board of the City of Plant City, Hillsborough County and the American Planning Association. He also served as a director for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and a board member for the Plant City Election Board and the United Food Bank in Plant City. He was a longtime member of the Plant City Noon Rotary Club and was later a member of the Daybreak Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Lisa (Donnie), David, Christopher (Kathy), Christine and Jennifer (Jon); 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 404 W. Reynolds St., Plant City, Florida 33563.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association at Heart.org or Cancer.org.
