Gary Spring

Gary Porter Spring, 73, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, after a brief illness.

A memorial and remembrance time will be held Thursday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at the McMullen Event Center.

Gary was born in Corpus Christi on Nov. 27, 1945, to Dr. J.E. Spring and Mary Margaret Porter Spring.

The family moved to Uvalde in the early 1950s, and Gary graduated from Uvalde High School in 1963.

He received his degree from Southwestern University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He continued his education with post-graduate work at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gary lived in Austin until about 15 years ago when he moved to Hamilton to escape the big city traffic and to be near family.

He enjoyed collecting and selling antiques, and some of his favorite items include Vaseline Glass. He also was active in real estate and investments.

Spending time on and tinkering with computers was a passion as was reading and keeping up with the events of the day and general information.

He had an inquisitive mind that led to many interesting and lively discussions.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sister, Julie Spring McMullen and husband Andy of Hamilton; and nephews Andrew Porter McMullen and wife Amy and their daughters, Madison, Megan and Camryn of Garland and Aaron Spring McMullen of Austin.

Memorials may be made to Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton General Hospital Healthcare Foundation or charity of choice.