Gary Avon Rolack

Gary Avon Rolack, 73, affectionately known as “Shaky,” passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Gary was born May 28, 1953, in Port St. Joe, Florida, to the late Dorothy Helen Nickson Woodrow and Sherman Rolack.

He was raised by his grandparents, the late Otis and Mamie Nickson. He received his education at George Washington Elementary and High School. He was employed by the city of Port St. Joe early in life and later by Gene Abrams’ Ice Company. He also did construction work and various other jobs. Gary attended various churches within the community.

Before his illness, he was very active and outgoing. Gary was a loving and caring person who would help anyone in need. He loved riding his bike, sports, sitting in the park, feeding the birds, and meeting and talking to people. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Linda Hill (Gene) of Port St. Joe, Florida, Sylvia Marrero (Louis) of Pensacola, Florida, and Felicia Woodrow of Tallahassee, Florida; brothers, Donald Nickson (Jacqueline) of Port St. Joe, Florida, Vincent Anderson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Thomas Casey of Pensacola, Florida, David Woodrow (Herlista) of Pensacola, Florida, and Dwayne Woodrow of Pensacola, Florida; sister-in-law, Deborah Crosby of Port St. Joe, Florida; aunts, Voncile Nickson of Port St. Joe, Florida, Mertice Dawson of Pensacola, Florida, and Clementina Nickson of Panama City, Florida; uncle, Emmitt Nickson (Tanis) of Port St. Joe, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, cousins and friends, and two special neighbors Callie Glenn and Matilda Riley Stephenson.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Helen Nickson Woodrow and Sherman Rolack; grandparents, Otis and Mamie Nickson and Charlie and Odell Keith; sister, Sandra Toni Nickson; brother, John Sherman Crosby; aunts, Shirley Brown and Annie Nickson; and uncles, James Alphonsa Nickson, Clinton Nickson, and best friend Leon Leslie.

Public visitation will be Saturday, 1:00 PM (EST) to 3:00 PM (EST), October 24, 2026, in the sanctuary of the Body of Christ Jesus Church, in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, under the direction of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.

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