Gary Benton Webb, 72, of Tulsa, OK, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in his home on the morning of July 1, 2019. Gary was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Heavener, OK, but moved to Tulsa while still an infant and lived in this area his entire life. He was raised in a loving home along with his two sisters, and often described his childhood as "perfect, or as close as it could be." Gary attended Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, graduating 1964. He was a shy, quiet student, but met fellow students and mentors there he would remember and cherish throughout his life, most especially his football coaches and teammates. After high school, Gary took a year off to work and then attended Northeastern State University, in Tahlequah, OK, graduating with a BA in History and a minor in Physical Education in 1969. Armed with his degree, a love of history, and a passion for football, Gary's goal was to teach and coach locally because he wanted so much to be the inspiration for other young men his coaches and mentors were to him. He did get to teach high school history and Driver's Ed and to coach football for a few years, but teaching jobs became scarce, so in May 1973, Gary took a job with Bill White Chevrolet in downtown Tulsa delivering trucks to Alaska for use in building the Alaska, or ALCAN, Highway. This change was a turning point for Gary, personally and professionally. He absolutely fell in love with Alaska, and with driving long distances. After retirement, Gary's dream was to drive his old route to Alaska once more and then spend some time actually exploring there. He just couldn't retire, although he tried once several years ago; it lasted two and half weeks. For whatever reason, the car business was in his blood. Although Bill White Chevrolet went through multiple owners and name changes, Gary worked for the same dealership for 46 years. He delivered trucks to Alaska and Houston, swept floors in the service department, shagged and detailed cars, dispatched service orders, wrote service, was at various times an interim Assistant Service Manager and Service Manager, dispatched again, and, finally, delivered parts locally when he went back to work after his "retirement." All of these things Gary did, but they do not by any means add up to who he was. He was a kind, funny, self-deprecating, incredibly intelligent, engaged, accepting, and non-judgmental person; never lazy, and always willing to do whatever he could for anyone. He was dependable, reliable, and stable, but could also be spontaneous and surprising. Gary was genuinely interested in learning about other people's experiences, points of view, interests, and cultures. Of course, he was not perfect, but when he made a mistake he owned it, he learned from it, and he tried always to do better. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, and friend. After their parents passed, Gary and his sisters grew even dearer to each other; their closeness was a blessing to each of them, but also to all who witnessed it. Additionally, Gary was an incredible husband – loving, generous, honest (even when it hurt, especially when it was necessary), selfless, uncommonly supportive, fun, and absolutely steadfast; a true partner in all aspects of life. Most of all, he was all of these things and more as a father. Being Rachel's dad, and being the best dad he could be to her, was everything to Gary. He adored her openly and unconditionally, and forged an unbreakable, unshakeable bond with her. Nothing made him happier than enjoying a burger, a beer, and a conversation with his girl, and, thankfully, he got to spend the last full day of his life doing exactly that. Gary was preceded in death by his father, George B. Webb, and his mother, L.V. (Duncan) Webb. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Webb of the home; daughter, Rachel Webb of Tulsa; sister, Jean (Webb) Thompson and her husband, Fred Thompson of Sapulpa; sister, Cheryl Webb and her partner Eugene Gourd of Tulsa; mother-in-law, Naomi Lamb of the home; brother-in-law Dean Wainwright and his wife, Robin Wainwright of West Jordan, Utah; and several nieces and nephews, an aunt, several cousins, and many friends. As was his way, Gary did not want a traditional memorial service or funeral of any kind, so there will be a life celebration party within the next few weeks. The immediate family will notify family and friends of the details as soon as the location and date can be finalized. If you cannot attend or want to remember Gary in another way, please consider contributing to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in his honor. Cremation services conducted by Cremation Society of Oklahoma, 9120 S Toledo Ave, Ste 100, Tulsa, OK 74137. 918-499-8787. Legacy Touch Code: DGJTZNGU