Midshipman, US Navy
Gary Nady, Manning, In Inaugural Parade
Gary Nady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Xavier C. Nady, marched in the inauguration
parade Tuesday with a navy unit from the Bullis Preparatory School from Silver Springs, Washington.
Bullis is a prep school for the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. The Manning
youth is a former three-sport star on Manning's athletic teams.
Carroll Daily Times Herald, January 21, 1953
He was born on February 23, 1934, to Jennie Wray and Xavier Nady in Fairfield, Iowa.
He is predeceased by his parents, brother Xavier Wray Nady, and sister Charmian (Nady) Carlson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Michelle (Heiner) Nady. His children Ron Nady, Libby Lynch and husband Peter, Jenny Montgomery and husband Monty, and Scott Nady and wife Ronnica. His adoring grandchildren, Peter, Jack, Reid, Phoenix, Max, Michael, Nico, Ceci, Caro, and Sebastian.
He graduated from Manning High School in 1952, then attended Bullis Prep and The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He received a football scholarship to University Of Colorado at Boulder and was a member of the 1957 winning Orange Bowl team. He treasured his years there earning a BS, MS, and was president of the Sigma Nu House.
He married Michelle Heiner in June 1962 in Los Angeles, California.
He had a successful career at The Dallas Apparel Mart for over 30 yrs. He distinguished himself in sales and management receiving many awards and honors.
A devoted husband, adoring father, and proud "Papaw," he deeply loved his family.
He was a constant presence on the athletic fields of his children and grandchildren and loved cheering them on. He was always happiest when surrounded by his family. His larger-than-life presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Rita Catholic Church on Inwood Rd. on Saturday March 21 at 2pm.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to
Dr. Bruce Bowers MD, FACC for giving us so many more years with him. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Assoc. P.O. Box 841125 D, TX 75284 or Alzheimer's Association.
Dallas Morning News from March 13 to March 15, 2015