A Memorial Visitation for Gary R. Wackerly, age 72 of Branson will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home Branson. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home Branson.

He died on January 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born on February 19, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Robert Arthur Wackerly and Ruby Belle Bradley Wackerly. He was a retired math teacher and owner of the Branson Show Awards. He had been a resident of the area for the past 16 years.

He is survived by his four children: Michael Anderson of Branson, MO., Benton Wackerly, Kellyn Wackerly and Kevin Wackerly all of Tucson, AZ. and a sister, Karen Wackerly of Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Timothy Wackerly and two brothers: Brad Wackerly and Eric Wackerly.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Gary Wackerly Branson Show Awards Scholarship Fund administered by the Branson Regional Arts Council, an associate member of the League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (Branson Show League). Gary’s long time support of the Arts, and in particular of Branson Shows & Theatres, has been greatly appreciated by our entertainers and community members. It is hoped that his love of Theatre and Music will be communicated to future professionals in the Performing Arts world. The family, along with the Arts Council and the Show League, have designated that the scholarship be awarded to a Theatre, Music, and/or a Math Student from a High School in the Branson Tri-Lakes Area. The Branson Regional Arts Council and Michael Wackerly (son of Gary Wackerly) will present recipients their scholarship on radio and TV show “Branson Country USA”. Donations should be made out to the Branson Regional Arts Council and designate proceeds to go to the Gary Wackerly Branson Show Awards Scholarship Fund. Checks may be mailed to Branson Regional Arts Council, PO Box 2004 Branson MO 65615.