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Gary Andrew Jr.

April 16, 1983 - June 15, 2024
Wyoming, MI

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Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
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Friday, June 21, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
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Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
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Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
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Gary James Andrew Jr aka Pops or Pops Potatoes was born April 16, 1984 in Phoenix AZ .

Gary is survived by his son Dominik, siblings Analiza (Carlos) Mejia-Urias, Staice Johnson, Theodore Lopez ( Kelly), Helen Andrew, Shelby Andrew, Jeff Mills, and Jason Mills. Several nieces, nephews, and many family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Ermina Lopez, his adopted mom Ruth Mills, and his dog Pearl,

Gary loved Pearl and she would always be found right along his side. It was very rare that Gary would be seen without her.

Gary graduated from Jenison High School. He had a passion for football, wrestling, and drawing. When Gary was not working, he was always assisting others, or exploring a new restaurant to try. He loved to spend time with family whether that was chilling, eating, (taste testing ( or supporting others in sports by cheering them on or giving advice. Gary had a LOVE for anything that had potatoes in it. That is how he got his nickname. He had a HUGE heart. He comes from a huge family, which includes many friends that he also considered brothers. He was loved by so many. His laughter will be missed tremendously.

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