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Caneyville Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Caneyville Resident DePresto Gary, 79, Passes Away
Gary was a dedicated public servant and community leader who founded a gospel music group and operated a family pay lake.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:18pm
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DePresto Gary, known as 'Presto', a 79-year-old longtime resident of Caneyville, Kentucky, passed away on March 12, 2026. Presto was a dedicated public servant who served 16 years as a magistrate on the Grayson County Fiscal Court. He also worked as a deputy jailer, owned a construction company, and managed a family cattle farm. Presto was an avid music lover who founded the KY Sound Old Time Gospel band and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his five children, twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Why it matters
Presto was a pillar of the Caneyville community, known for his public service, entrepreneurial spirit, and love of music and the outdoors. His passing marks the end of an era for the town, as it loses a beloved figure who was deeply invested in the wellbeing of his neighbors and the preservation of the area's traditions.
The details
Presto worked a variety of jobs over the years, including 16 years as a magistrate on the Grayson County Fiscal Court, a deputy jailer at the Grayson County Detention Center from 1993 to 1997, and the owner and operator of Presto Construction. He also managed a family cattle farm. Outside of work, Presto founded the KY Sound Old Time Gospel band, which toured Kentucky and neighboring states, and enjoyed hobbies like hunting, fishing, and playing guitar and mandolin. He also opened and operated the Gary Pay Lake, which he leaves behind as a gathering place for his family.
- Presto passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
- Presto was born on January 12, 1947 in Welches Creek, Kentucky.
- Presto served as a magistrate on the Grayson County Fiscal Court for 16 years.
- Presto worked as a deputy jailer at the Grayson County Detention Center from 1993 to 1997.
- Presto's funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The players
DePresto Gary
Also known as 'Presto', a 79-year-old longtime resident of Caneyville, Kentucky who was a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and music lover.
Amos and Margaret Embry Gary
Presto's late parents.
JoAnn Brooks Gary
Presto's wife of 59 years who passed away before him.
Deanna Gary, Donita Ashley, Daniel Gary, Denisa Geary, and David Gary
Presto's five children.
Brenda Williams
Presto's special caretaker.
What’s next
The Grayson County Cougars basketball team, which Presto was a devoted fan of, will take the court the evening of his funeral - a game he surely would have been cheering on.
The takeaway
Presto's life was defined by his dedication to his community, his entrepreneurial drive, and his passion for music and the outdoors. His passing marks the end of an era in Caneyville, but his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and the traditions he helped preserve.
