Gary Valentine, age 69, of Russellville, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his camper at Old Post Park. He was born September 3, 1951, in Raceland Louisiana, to James Ray and Bertha Eva Naquin Valentine.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son and his mother, James Allen and Claire Valentine.

He is survived by his mother; his wife, Rebecca Valentine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Trent and Olivia Valentine, and Matt and Jennifer Morales; a daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and C.B. Standridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Tommy France; eight grandchildren, Maggie, Boston, Casen, and Paige Standridge, Stella and Sawyer Valentine, and Maycee and Jaycee Morales; along with other relatives and friends.

A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later date, and arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.