Pastor Gary W. Decker

Pastor Gary W. Decker, 72, of Laconia, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home near Laconia.  He was born October 20, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a member of over 40 years, associate pastor and pastor of Grace Tabernacle Church near Laconia, was a founder of the Butterfly Transformation Houses, was a chaplain for the Harrison County Jail, was retired from the Ford Motor Company Kentuckiana Truck Plant in Louisville after 30 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Gary had the kindest heart and loved his family and especially his grandchildren dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Decker and Nina Carter Brengman; his brother, Damon; and his sisters, Betty, Phyllis and Pat.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Elizabeth Boris Decker; his sons, David Decker (Kat), Chris Decker (Nicole), Matt Decker (Rebekah), Brent Decker (Hannah) and Jaren Decker (Katie); his daughter, Dana Stapp (Roger); his brothers, Dale and Raymond; his sisters, Nadine, Martha and Shirley; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Grace Tabernacle Church near Laconia.  Chris Combs and Jaren Decker will officiate.  Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery near Laconia.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday and after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers will be David, Chris, Matt, Brent and Jaren Decker, and Dana Stapp.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Butterfly Transformation House at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZNQ3/home?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3ZwTHNQbXdXWHFaZUNWVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5M-P0_s3dZnku5hUX4GiZabJvyLlSf9KX81n_vuO9OnyISrIe3ZWLZsKKHXw_aem_8I2ihYQmdAUETApWmh1TEw

Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon is in charge of arrangements.

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