Gary Franklin Temple

Gary Franklin Temple, age 66, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Monday, November 9th, 2026. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Wilbur Meredith Temple and Anne Myrick Temple. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Dale Temple. He is survived by his brother Michael Conrad Temple and sister, Rebecca Temple Coviello (Anthony). He is also survived by his nieces, Kathy Lycett (Jay), Meredith Coviello Burgstahler (Phillip), Liana Coviello, and Elaina Coviello, and his great-niece, Bella and great-nephews, TJ and Dmitry.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rocky Run Church in Dewitt, VA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rocky Run Athletic Association, 11510 Snowy Ridge Court, Dinwiddie, VA 23841.