April 12, 1941 - Feb. 27, 2013

Delta, Ala. - Gary P. Sevison, 71, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away in his home in Delta at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Gary was born April 12, 1941, in Elkhart to Paul V. and Hazel D. (Albright) Sevison.

On March 21, 1987, he married Hilda M. Schieber.

Surviving are his wife, Hilda of Alabama; a son, Greg P. (Carmen) Sevison of Goshen, Ind.; two daughters, Sherri L. (Paul) Gardner of Goshen and Kim J. (Marlin) Schrock of New Paris, Ind.; a stepdaughter Angela D. Nagy of Elkhart; and a stepson, Russell D. (Susan) Schieber of Elkhart. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger L. (Pat) Sevison of Pine Top, Ariz.; and a sister, Linda J. (Gary) Hoyle of McMinnville, Tenn.

Gary served 15 years as a deputy sheriff in Elkhart County and was also a town marshal of Syracuse, Ind. He also raced hydroplanes with the U.S. title series. Gary was the lead singer of the band Tempest. He enjoyed auto racing and was an avid Alabama football fan. "Roll Tide, Roll!"

Visitation for Gary will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, with viewing an hour prior. Officiating will be James Minter with Union Baptist Church in Alabama. Burial will follow in Rice Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to any hospice facility or Salvation Army.

Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robin McIntyre, Elkhart, IN Hilda, I'm sorry to hear about Gary, I just saw the obit today. let me know if I can help with anything, maybe we could get together for dinner.

Jim Snowden, Virginia Beach, VA Greg, I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

Kevin Van Dusen, Elkhart, IN Enjoyed working with Gary he was always such a cut up. Kevin Van Dusen

Cindy Kimes, Bristol, IN The great time will be remembered the boat races and Gary's singing at the river with Pewe on Sunday morning at the races all of them great times. we willmiss him and we loved him. Cindy and Larry Kimes

Jan Santos, Goshen, IN Hilda and family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember when Gary and my Dad use to hang out together on the Sheriff's Department. We didn't keep in touch as well as I wanted to but he still was a good friend to me and my Dad. Rest in peace and you and dad can talk about all the good times up in heaven.

jen mann, elkhart, IN Greg, Brian and I are so sorry for your loss!!

Nancy (Brick) Holzer, Hamilton, MT I recall going to the dances that Tempest played at in the early '60's! Always admired Gary & the band! "California Sun" was always a favorite! Think that song was a trademark for the band! Loved them all, but especially Gary!

John Pelton, New York, NY My memories of Gary go back about 60 years to when Roger and I were in 2nd grade. These are wonderful thoughts and experiences of a lifetime. Gary was bigger and older and doing things that we were to do later. His passing is sad but the memories live on. Please accept my condolences to the entire extended family. RIP Gary.

John and Nancy Neff, Elkhart, IN We worked with Gary at Keltec when he lived in Elkhart, IN. He was a fun man to be around. We always wondered what happened to him after he left Elkhart. Our condolences go to his family.

Dawn Windbigler, Edwardsburg, MI Hilda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace at this time. You will be in our prayers.

Joe & Deb Robeck, Goshen, IN Our condolences to you. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.