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Caneyville Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Caneyville Magistrate Presto Gary Passes Away
Gary was a stalwart presence in the community and served on the Grayson County Fiscal Court for 16 years.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:25am
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De Presto Gary, known as Presto, a longtime Grayson County magistrate and business owner, has passed away at the age of 79. Gary was a fixture in the Caneyville community, serving on the Fiscal Court for 16 years and owning a construction company. He was also a farmer, deputy jailer, and co-founded a bluegrass and gospel band with his wife.
Why it matters
Presto Gary was a pillar of the Caneyville community, known for his dedication to public service and his entrepreneurial spirit. His passing marks the end of an era for the town, as he was deeply involved in local government, business, and community organizations.
The details
Gary served as the 2nd district magistrate on the Grayson County Fiscal Court from 1998 to 2002 and 2007 to 2018. He was also a deputy jailer at the Grayson County Detention Center from 1993 to 1997. In addition to his public service, Gary founded Presto Construction, a business he owned until 2011 when he sold it to his son, David. Gary was also a prolific farmer and, along with his wife JoAnn, co-founded a bluegrass and gospel band called KY Sound Old Time Gospel.
- Presto Gary passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
- Gary served as a magistrate on the Grayson County Fiscal Court from 1998 to 2002 and 2007 to 2018.
- Gary worked as a deputy jailer at the Grayson County Detention Center from 1993 to 1997.
- Gary founded Presto Construction, which he owned until 2011 when he sold it to his son, David.
- Gary and his wife JoAnn were married on July 10, 1965, and were married for 59 years until her death in December 2024.
The players
Presto Gary
A longtime Grayson County magistrate and business owner who was a stalwart presence in the Caneyville community.
Kevin Henderson
The Grayson County Judge-Executive who honored Presto Gary with a Certificate of Service at his final Fiscal Court meeting in 2018.
David Gary
Presto Gary's son, who has worked at the Grayson County Detention Center for 12 years and has risen to the rank of colonel.
Daniel Gary
Presto Gary's son, who retired from the Grayson County Detention Center in 2022 as a major after 21 years of service.
JoAnn Gary
Presto Gary's wife of 59 years, with whom he co-founded the bluegrass and gospel band KY Sound Old Time Gospel.
What they’re saying
“Presto Gary was a pillar of the Caneyville community, known for his dedication to public service and his entrepreneurial spirit.”
— Kevin Henderson, Grayson County Judge-Executive
The takeaway
Presto Gary's passing marks the end of an era for the Caneyville community, as he was deeply involved in local government, business, and community organizations. His legacy of public service and entrepreneurship will continue through his children, who have followed in his footsteps.
