Gary Herbert Luck, 79, of Troy, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on the family farm on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 14, 1947, in Louisiana, Missouri, to W.K. and Isabelle (Gentry) Luck. He attended local schools alongside his brothers and graduated from Silex High School. Following graduation, Gary was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1966 to 1968 during Vietnam.

On October 1, 1966, Gary married the love of his life, Elaine Thompson, at her parents' home in Silex, Missouri. Together they built a life centered on family and hard work, and were blessed with three daughters: Michelle, Brenda, and Julie. Gary worked for General Motors for 28 years before retiring at the age of 46. Gary graduated high school on a Friday and began working at GM the following Monday. While he worked at GM, his true passion was farming on the family farm and pursuing ventures in real estate. He also enjoyed collecting classic cars and antique tractors, which were  hobbies that reflected his appreciation for craftsmanship and history.

Gary was known by those who loved him as loyal, knowledgeable, and a true no-nonsense man. He shared an especially close bond with his Aunt Mary B. Cannon, spending countless hours at her home throughout his childhood and carrying that relationship close to his heart throughout his life. Above all, Gary was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Elaine Luck of Troy, Missouri; his three daughters, Michelle Pruitt of Troy, Missouri, Brenda Schulte and husband Kevin of Old Monroe, Missouri, and Julie Schlote and husband Frank of Troy, Missouri; his grandchildren, Blaine Erp,Cody Pruitt, Danielle Schulte, Casie Pruitt, Zach Schulte, Jay Hagemeier, and Gentry Schlote; two great-grandchildren, Legend and Sky; one brother, Lynn Luck and wife Norma; along with many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.K. and Isabelle Luck; his beloved aunt, Mary B. Cannon; his brother, Joel Luck; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.W. and Helen Thompson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woods Fort Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Troy, Missouri 63379. David Thompson will share remembrances during the Celebration of Life.   Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln County Ambulance Outreach Program.

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com