James Gary Ringo

April 27, 1942 - January 26, 2020

James Gary Ringo Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Born: April 27, 1942 - Death: January 26, 2020 Gary leaves behind Barbara, his wife of 55 years. Gary and Barbara met while both were attending college in Southern California. They have three children, Cindy Ringo Hubbard (Don), Steve Ringo and Kevin Ringo (Krissy). In addition to his wife and three children, Gary is survived by grandchildren Caitlin Cox (David), Brooke Escalante (Jesus), Zachary Ringo, Ayla Ringo, Matthew Ringo and two great grandchildren Lilly Cox and Elia Escalante. Gary & Barbara grew up and lived in Southern California until 1974 when they moved to Kansas City to take a job with Trans World Airlines. Gary retired from TWA in 1998 and then accepted a position with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and retired again in 2005. Gary attended college in Long Beach, California and graduated from California University at Long Beach with a BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing. After graduating he worked for Northrop Corporation and McDonnell Douglas Automation Company in Southern California. Gary learned his computer programming skills at Northrop Corporation. Gary enjoyed playing the saxophone in junior high school through college and with bands in later years in the Long Beach area. He enjoyed performing half-time shows in college and taking trips in the Southern California area with the college band. Gary was on the tennis team in high school and continued to play tennis after college. He also enjoyed playing golf and pickleball in later years. Gary enjoyed volunteering at Hillcrest Thrift Store and North Kansas City Hospital. Gary was a member of Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine Temple and was active in the Shriners Greeter Unit in prior years. A memorial for Gary will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at Platte Woods United Methodist Church (lower level). A visitation with the family will begin at 10 AM with a memorial service directly following at 11 AM. Gary was not a formal man and to honor that, the family would request that you attend in casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gary's name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Give Kids the World, or any charity that you support.