Gary Wayne McElroy, 60, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at home. He was born September 10, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Elvin Dewitt and Ruby Deloris Rivers McElroy. Gary loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed word searches and old westerns. Gary had a big heart, never met a stranger and he was always rescuing animals. He was preceded in death by his brother, James McElroy.

Survivors include his son, Gary Doyle (Jessica Smith) McElroy; sister, Donna (David) McElroy-Jones; grandchildren, Bradleigh Contrez and CoraLee Smith, and many loving friends and family.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Seventh Day Adventist Church (previously known as Gravel Ridge Community Church), 15202 Sylvan Hill, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service (501)941-7888, www.thomasfuneralservice.com .