Gary Tichenor age 78,entered into the presence of the Lord in Yuma, Arizona on June 1, 2026.  Gary was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on June 16,1947 to John and Dorothy Tichenor.  He was the second son born to this marriage. Gary had a 17 year older brother, Jim.  In 1959 his father died, so he and his mother lived with maternal grandparents -Frank and Ruth Duesing. He graduated from DeSalle High School in 1965 and attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.He then enlisted in the Army in 1966 and served his  country in Germany for two years. During that time his mother was able to visit and they toured Europe with  the highlight celebrating Christmas Eve at the Vatican.              With an honorable discharge, Gary attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio graduating with a BS in computer science in 1972.

After graduation he married Jeanette Deason in Tiffin, Ohio.A daughter Noel was born in 1978 followed by a son Derrick in 1980.

Gary's profession involved main frame programing for the auto industry  and utility companies in Michigan and Ohio.The Tichenors lived In Grosse Pointe, Michigan and enjoyed outdoor activities such as boating and camping.. They also lived in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Gary loved biking. traveling, camping, dancing, car shows and "wrenching" on cars with his much-loved cousin David Duesing.

On August 23, 2002 Gary married Bonnie McArthur Robinson in Fostoria, Ohio. Gary and Bonnie retired and traveled across the United States in a R.V. They visited many national parks and monuments and were especially fond of Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks .A commemorative plaque is located in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona at the White Mountain Nature Center.

After RV traveling the couple moved to a permanent location in Yuma, Arizona Gary is survived by his wife Bonnie, children Noel Tichenor,Derrick Tichenor and grandsons Deegan and Jones; niece Janet Tichenor and two cousins - Lynda Duesing Coffman and David Duesing.

In lieu of flowers. memorials may be sent to American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) or Hospice of Yuma (www,hospiceofyuma.com).