February 25, 1958 – May 19, 2024
The Lord accepted Gary James Warner into Heaven on May 19, 2024 from complications of a massive heart attack. He was born February 25, 1958 in Houston, Texas to James G. Warner and Mary Louise Leland Warner.
Gary was blessed with a brilliant mind and the ability to captivate an audience with his sharp sense of humor, intellect, and charm. He was valedictorian at Milby High School and also at Houston Baptist University. This knowledge would come incredibly useful in the future when Gary found the calling to be a teacher. He taught science at Beverly Hills Intermediate in PISD and was in his 21st year, just days away from retirement. Gary had a passion for teaching students, humor, fashion, and flair. But his real loves were his family, sister, friends, dogs, Houston sports teams, and his BHI family.
Most importantly, Gary was a follower of Christ and devoted much time to Christ United and Cokesbury United Methodist Church, at one point serving as an associate pastor. We could always count on Gary to speak or give Grace on any occasion. He was a loyal son, brother, uncle, cousin, teacher, and friend.
Gary leaves behind his much beloved family; father James G. Warner, sister Georgette Treece, nephew Jordan Treece, niece Jamie Treece, partner in crime and best friend Karen Gregory, his canine children Paisley and Lucy, and many other friends. He is welcomed into the loving arms of his mother, Mary Louise Warner and a nephew Brandon Treece.
Gary’s wishes were to be cremated and to have his remains taken to the beautiful Muir Woods. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made in his name to Pasadena Animal Shelter, 5150 Burke, Pasadena, Texas 77504.
After much thought, and many prayers, we have decided to honor Gary’s wishes, and not have a service or celebration of life. Please keep our family in your prayers, as we navigate thru life without him here with us.
31 thoughts on “Gary James Warner”
We will miss Gary’s humor, intelligence, charisma and friendship. These attributes will live forever in our thoughts and reflections of our time together. Our prayers are with James and Georgette.
Don and Sue Smith
Gary wrote so well. I fell inadequate leaving my words. We were friends for 21 years. I will always miss him, but at the same time, be at peace knowing he is with his mom. I am glad you are no longer suffering. Love you!
Gary will be greatly missed, as his larger than life personality was so welcome and fun. Students loved him and knew he loved them back. My time with him was in that setting, but I also knew his family was precious to him, my prayers are with you. Such a wonderful, unique individual his passing saddens so many.
Gary was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. A favorite teacher, unforgettable. I knew him in that setting, but also understood how much he loved his family, my heart breaks for you..
Mr. Warner was my favorite teacher I ever had. He was the first teacher to believe in my dreams and taught me how important academic success is and how to go after my goals. He believed that I could be governor of Texas and told me to invite him to the inauguration back in 2018 when I was just an 8th grader. Mr. Warner has led me in the path to become a lawyer one day and do amazing things because he believed that I could do anything. He would call me his granddaughter when I would come visit and I will truly never forget the impact he had in my life. I wish I got to say goodbye but I know he will always be in our hearts and looking out for all his family, friends and students. I will continue to make you proud Mr. Warner 🤍
Mr Warner was the greatest teacher I’ve ever had he will be missed greatly
I’m truly sorry to hear about the loss of Gary. Words cannot describe the impact he’s left behind with his family, friends , co-workers and especially all the students lucky enough to have had the honor of sitting in Gary’s classroom . I fit into the category of former co-worker and friend for 14 yrs. . No one will forget or be able to forget his wonderful sense of humor and his big heart. May God speed comfort to the family and friends at such a difficult time. We all love you Gary and may he RIP
I remember he helped me through a lot of things during school. He’s a best friend and amazing teacher, and he will be missed forever.
Gary left a mark on my soul when he spoke at his mother’s service. He spoke of the importance of finding one’s “niche”. My guess is he had found his “niche” now, surrounded my those he loves and those who love him. The warmth he showed to all those around him surely came from the warmth of the Son. Bless you, Georgette and James, and all who love Gary. The bell tolls today for all of us, because we’ve lost a good friend.
Mr. Warner will be forever missed by the classes he taught, always managed to put a smile on anyways face with his charming brilliant humor, He always made sure to check the on students and made learning fun. I will miss you and I will miss making bakery treats for him. I pray for his close friends and family dealing with his lost.
Mr. Warner was a great teacher at bhi. I was fortunate to have him as a teacher. He was a big influence of what I want to do now. He was a cool teacher and little quirky. He found ways to connect to students with humor. I hope to be one day as a great teacher like him.
Mr.warner was one of those teachers that you can talk to and have a great time but will still got work done,he also made my 8th grade year a good year and gave me advice for next year.I wish i can just talk to him one more time the best teacher. 💜 🕊️
Mr Warner was the teacher for my 8th grade year this year. I will miss his grandparent activity he would be to me and guve the best advice.
Its not real. He wasnt my assigned teacher but i always found myself in his classroom always making me happy and wanting to be at school and always giving me snacks. I cant believe hes actually gone. I hope he has everything he ever dreamed of up there in paradise . The Best teacher you could ever have.🫶🏼🫶🏼🕊️
God Bless those who are left to mourn your passing, Gary. Peewee will be there to welcome you. Then you can track down Lynnette and ya'll go have fun somewhere!
Rest in peace lil war
Best teacher ever, rest in peace lil war.
Such a sweet and thoughtful soul💔 He made the best jokes and always knew how to make everyone laugh and feel so loved. I know he is in a better place but wish we could’ve said a proper goodbye. My forever fav teacher and best mentor I know. My heart goes out to all of the BHI family and his family and ofc Lucy and paisley Rest in paradise Lil war 💔🕊️
I am one of Gary’s cousins. We were never very close. When only saw each other and annual family gatherings at our grandmothers house. We haven’t seen or talked in 50 years. However, these kind words about him do not survive me. He was always so friendly, so funny and witty. It warms my heart to reads these comments from his former and current students and coworkers. RIP Gary!
mr warner was like a mentor to me i was apart of the last homeroom class it he was the best teacher i ever had and taught me many things about not only myself but the things around me he even gave me his number to call after i graduated i wish i could have made that call rest in peace lil war 🕊️
My deepest condolences to not only Gary’s family, but all of his students and friends. What a huge loss to us all. He was such a charismatic, witty, charming human. I am so honored to have been his friend, and I will miss him in so many ways. Every single time the tears come, they end with a bought of laughter. Keeping his memory alive forever and holding space for all that are hurting from our loss. Gary Warner presente ✊🏽
Mr. Warner was my 8th grade science teacher , now here I am graduated from college and all I have left is a picture and his heartfelt comments under my post , you will be miss dearly such a sweet and genuine man . You played a major part in my life and for that I will always thank you . Love you forever Mr. Warner.
I love that he will live on in his students such as you ❤️.
Like many other students he was my favorite teacher back in eight grade. It saddens me that he is no longer with us. I always said I would come visit him but I never got the chance to. I wish I could have said goodbye , he was full of spirit , I remember eight grade year I had him for seventh period , we would clap for him every day at the start of class. He absolutely loved it! He will be missed by so many and I hope after there 2 years he still had the bracelet I had gifted him. He would always match his bracelet to his outfit jajaja. I know he is in a better place. I will miss all the laughs and all the advice he gave. He could be tough on me sometimes for not doing my work but I realize he just wanted the best for me , I might not have got it then but I do now. For that I am thankful. May he rest in peace! We love you Mr Warner! ❤️🩹
He was the best Science teacher I ever had. he was always having fun teaching us with a big smile on his face. So many good days there with him and I never forgot when he told me I was a good kid and to not change. They were simple words but they were caring and it went a long way with me. I was in his 8th grade class and I'm 27 now. He'll be missed and I wish everyone in his family and friend circles be at peace with who he was and the life he lived. He was a great man and one of the best teachers I ever had. Rest in Peace Mr. Warner
Gary was the 1st person I met the morning I walked into Cokesbury UMC. We became friends and we were involved in a lot together at church including the Singles group. We will all miss his humor and his smile. No one wore shoes crazier than Gary. RIP my friend. We will miss you!!
I was his student for my 8th grade year. I am 19 now and graduated in 2023. I’m so glad he was my teacher. He was the best and just the funniest teacher out there! I will miss him! Most of my family members had him and will definitely say the same thing! <3 Rest In Peace to the BEST teacher ever.
I wish I had the words to explain how much of a good man Mr.Warner was. It feels as I was just in his class yesterday hearing him do the most and just being wild. Even if he had a bad day you sure wouldn’t notice because he was constantly bringing smiles to the tables in his class & outside his classroom, the love and joy that was spread was undeniably impressive( as we were literally in SCHOOL) . I was dealing w/ a lot during my 8th grade year but walking into his class somehow lifted all the weight off my shoulders. His caring was unmatched. I have never ever came into contact with a teacher like Warner, he listened when he didn’t have to, he showed up when he didn’t have to, and he TEACHED when he didn’t have to (ifykyk) he was the drippiest teacher you will EVER come across and his outfits were one of kind, & I’m blessed to have made a video of all his outfits while I could as my time as his student. I am now going into my senior year and I’m so glad me and him kept in contact over the years because I got to visit him just a month before his retirement. He gave me wise words going into my senior year that I will never forget, although he won’t be there to see me walk the stage, I know he will be right in our hearts as he will never be forgotten. To all his family, friends, coworkers, students, & former students may god walk beside you as you deal with this heavy heartache .
I knew and worked with Gary a short time compared to others at BHI, but to say the least, he makes a big impression, which is why everyone knows he will be missed greatly. What a unique and loving individual, using his wit and wisdom to inspire kids. That is enough reason to honor his legacy and know this Earth is too quiet without Gary. Condolences to all who loved him.
I just graduated high school this year and had Gary as one of my teachers. I have never seen a teacher with more aspiration and ambition to teach a class then Gary. When I first met Gary we bumped heads but towards the end of the school year, gary became my favorite teacher and it was a pleasure to go to his class every day. I loved him so much I kept in contact with him every year since, he was the best teacher/ motivator I ever had and wish nothing but the best for him and his family. Thank you Gary from all of us we love you.
Gary. I remember us growing up in Meadow Creek , it’s been many yrs that I have actually seen you and your sister. Your family have always been of us growing up at the park. You will be missed always and thank you for who you were, a great friend and great memories that I will always remember. Rest will my friend. Till we meet again. 😇✝️🙏😇