Gary Keith Proctor

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of Gary Keith Proctor. Gary Keith Proctor, 84 years old, passed away on May 11, 2024 at 8:35 p.m. at Sentara RMH. He was surrounded by his wife of 48 years, Pastor Robert Wise, brother Rusty Proctor, his beautiful granddaughter Kegan whom he loved so much, and nephews Scott Proctor and Davis Rosen. The funeral will be held Friday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Toms Brook. Pastor Robert Wise will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Jackson Cemetery at 4:30. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. Gary was born in Charlottesville at UVA on April 11, 1940. He was the son of Rev. Verlin Proctor Jr. and Anna Mae Walters Proctor Funkhouser, and was the step-son of Norman Funkhouser. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Haun Proctor; stepson, David Miller and wife Kelly; granddaughters, Kegan Lacee Miller, Amelia Miller, Dava Miller; sister, Gloria Poe; brother, Rusty Proctor, wife Joan, and many nieces and nephews. Gary graduated from Triplett High School in 1958, going on to Madison College (JMU) in 1964 where he received a BS degree majoring in Math and Chemistry. Gary worked many years testing and working with nerve gas in Alaska and Utah, 14 years for Techinon in Middletown, 5 years in caretaking of his mother who was on dialysis, 50 years as a tax preparer, and all his life he loved fixing lawn mowers and keeping lawns mowed for those who needed help. His last employer was the Brillman Company on Pepper Road in Mt. Jackson, where he worked for 15 years. Gary loved being involved in Church and singing in the choir. He participated yearly in Relay For Life and served on the council as a confirmed member for 6 years. For 25 years, Gary was a professional bowler with the Virginia Professional Duckpin Bowling Association, traveling all over VA and MD. His Duckpin bowling career started at Shenandoah Lanes in Mt. Jackson when he was 16. He also participated in Company E 33rd Stonewall Brigade reenactment group reenacting the war between the state’s battles. Pallbearers will be Nathan Seal, Devin Miller, Tommy Miller, Scott Proctor, Zackery Haun, Steve Taylor, Glen Baker and Phil Fauber. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Shenandoah Bowling Lanes Duck Pin Bowling League, as well Jack Proctor Jr. and Davis Rosen. If anyone would like to make a donation in celebration of Garys life, they may be made to American Cancer Society c/o Melissa Mumaw, 493 Varghese Drive, Strasburg, VA 22657 or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, RE:Relay for Life, P.O. Box 104, Toms Brook, VA 22660. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Gary Keith Proctor

April 11, 1940 - May 11, 2024