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Gary Hassell Obituary

Gary Nelson Hassell

Gary N. Hassell, 72, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Toledo, to the late Harold and Delores (Jackson) Sr. He married Nadine Joyce Mitchell on Sept. 29, 1973, and she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Kimberly (Dennis) Jackson of Arkansas, Kiesha Hassell of Findlay, Kaleah Hassell of Columbus, Ohio, and Tiffany Hassell of Toledo; son, Tony Bell of Toledo; brothers, Harold Hassell and Greg Hassell of West Hills, California; sister, Annette (William Eddie) Simpson of Carson, California; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gary retired from Ball Metal Corporation. He was an accomplished musician who enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and being outdoors. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed his dog, Lexi.

Private services with interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay. COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, are handling arrangements. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Sep. 3, 2022.

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Doug Shorter

March 19, 2024

Gary was a gentle soul who I had the privilege of playing with in a jazz group in the 70's. I miss you Gary. Rest in Peace.

Anthony Miles

September 4, 2022

So SORRY for your loss!
Worked with Gary for many years at Ball and all ways enjoyed his smiling face and laughter!
GOD BLESS

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