March 6, 2025
Gary L. Vonckx age 76, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Cookeville, Tn. Gary was born May 24, 1948, in Fort Pierce, FL. He graduated from University of Central Florida in Orlando. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy for 6 years and served aboard the USS California. He worked for Unisys, a computer corporation, and later retired from the City of Port St. Lucie, FL after 20 years. Gary was an avid surfer when he lived in Florida and later transferred that passion to golf. He moved to Smithville in 2006 and was a member of Allen’s Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Lloyd and Elizabeth Shimoneck Vonckx. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kitty Vonckx of Smithville; 2 step-children, Julie Kenny of Smithville and Mike Sullivan of Lake Mary, Florida; 4 grandchildren, Christian Sullivan, in the US Air Force in New Mexico, Anilyse and Natalie Sullivan of Lake Mary, Florida, and Jonathan (Ashley) Morris; 3 great-grandsons, Colton, Owen and Mason Morris of Smithville. He was a devoted husband, stepfather and grandfather and made a tremendous impact on their lives. He lives on in our hearts with the many good memories we have. Funeral services will be Monday March 10, 2025, at 1:00PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Grant Goodwin officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday March 9, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel at 2:00PM till 5:00PM and on Monday March 10, 2025, 11:00AM until the time of the service at 1:00PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Vonckx family.