Gerald Gene "Gary" Deal, 67, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025 in his residence. He was a retired sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Workers Local #20. Gary was born April 17, 1957 in Terre Haute to Paul Robert and Phyllis Jean (Nichols) Deal. He is survived by his son Erik Deal (Cathy Coleman); daughter Alyssa Wathen; brothers Robert Deal (Eileen), Patrick Deal (Diana), and Darryl Deal (Margarita); sisters Cathy Grimes (the late Dennis Grimes), Jennifer Weir (Gary Weir), and Libby Toney (Bill Toney); grandchildren Emily, Logan, Ashlyn, Anthony, and Kiersten; his beloved dogs Daisy and Sparky; and several nieces and nephews. Gary was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member and Past Commander of American Legion Post #104, life member of VFW Post #972, life member of Outdoor Recreation Club, member of the Murdock Auto Racing Club, and a member of the Twelve Points Masonic Lodge #769. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Dennis, and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Samaritan Funeral Home, with funeral services starting at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery. 

Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com

In leu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to The American Cancer Society.