Gary Carruthers III

Gary Carruthers III, son of Gary Carruthers Jr., and Sarah Francis Seay Carruthers, was born December 1, 1970, in Peoria, Illinois. Gary received his formal education in the City of Oxford's school district and graduated with Oxford High School Class of 1989. Later, in the mid 90's, he relocated to Georgia where he received his Culinary degree.

Gary enjoyed cooking and was a great chef. Not only could he whip up a delicious sea food feast, he was a talented artist. He drew a picture of Chucky Mullins for Ole Miss. In addition to cooking and drawing, Gary loved spending time with his family. He was a very loving father and he never met a stranger.

Gary mortal life may have been for to short for us, but we must understand that to ever thing there is a season (laughing/crying, war/peace, birth/death) which gives us hope knowing that joy cometh in the morning.

Gary's season ended on December 30, 2025, in Decatur, GA. He leaves to cherish his memory: his father and bonus mother: Gary (Juanita) Carruthers, Jr. of Oxford, MS; his mother: Sarah Francis Carruthers of Peoria, IL; his son: Garyaun Carruthers of Dallas, TX; his daughters: Kayla Carruthers of Oxford. MS, Garriel (Jay) Smith of Temple,GA, Kemaya Carruthers, Karter Carruthers and Honor Gillen, all of Atlanta GA; his companion: Stephanie Gillis of Decatur, GA; his brothers: Alex (Shannon) Carruthers of Seattle, WA, Adrian J. Carruthers of Las Vegas, NV, Brittan Carruthers of Galesberg, IL, Macarell Hickinbottom and Jermaine (Miracle) Townsend both of Oxford, MS; his sisters: Yuvette Shantel Carruthers of Peoria, IL, Aubry Porter of Galesbery, IL and Crystal Townsend of Oxford, MS; he leaves one grandchild; close cousin: Peggy Carruthers; he also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Please keep the Carruthers family in your prayers

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BURIAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026, AT 1:30 PM @ UNION HILL MB CHURCH CEMETERY,  NOT SATURDAY.