Gary Frank Ponder's Obituary
Gary Frank Ponder, 57, resident of Houston, Texas, grew up in Silsbee, Texas, and left in the arms of our Heavenly Father above to enter the gates of Heaven and eternal life, on April 5, 2024.
Gary was born on October 24, 1966 to George Elvin Ponder Sr. and Ida Pearl Lawrence in San Augustine Texas. After attending Silsbee Schools in the class of 1986. He went on to have a life long career in industrial factories and plants from beginning as a boilermaker, leak sealer and to wearing many different
hats from sales, quality control, and even entrepreneur.
In 1988, Gary became a father to his first daughter Brianna Ponder, going on to have four more chilaren, Garon Ponder, James (J.T.) Ponder. Amanda Alexander, and Christa Alexander. Gary was exceptionally happy to be married to the love of his life, Puncharasm Phimsiri, Iovingly known as Maam. The day he became a grandfather to Talia, and Rogue Martinez-Ponder, was an endless love and brightest joy in his eyes.
Gary was a force of nature, most of the time, the calm during and after the storms for the people he loved most. He was determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of his children, and always tried his best to support them.
Gary was also passionate about his family, including brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends he thought of as much as family as any of the rest, and would always happily maintain these relationships and keep us all as connected as possible. Gary could often be found with family and friends when he wasn't at work or at home.
Anyone who knew Gary knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Gary was predeceased by his Father George Ponder, Mother Ida Pearl Lawerence, Brother Ricky Ponder, both Paternal and Maternal grandparents, and is survived by wife Maam, Daughters Brianna, Amanda, Christa, sons Garon, James (JT), Son In Law Jorge Martinez-Salinas, and Grandchildren Talia and Rogue.
Also left to honor his life and cherish his memories are his Brother George Elvin Ponder Jr, Brian and Ray Harvey, Sisters Kimberly Ponder and Renee Farr. Brother In Law Bo Farr, Stepmother Linda Ponder, and many other friends and relatives.
We mourn the loss of our husband, father, brother, friend and encourage any and all who knew Gary to remember the beauty, compassion, and love he brought to this world. The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to South Park Funeral Home, Pearland, Texas. There will be a viewing Wednesday,
April 17th from 5-8pm, and a funeral on Thursday, April 18th at 10am. Graveside ceremonies to be announced and will be held in Silsbee Texas.
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