08/29/2025
We published Gary’s book “Voices in my Head” (written by Greg Hoard who passed away earlier this year) in 2008. Gary was a joy to work with. He’d leave me voicemail messages as some of his characters. Gary made me feel important while all I was doing was publicizing his book. (Having worked with a celebrity or two recently who treated me otherwise, this was appreciated.)
A few years ago, a friend of mine said she’d heard Gary died. I said, “He just posted something on Facebook, he’s not dead!” But wanting to make sure and knowing Gary would think this question was amusing, I reached out to him. Our email exchange went like this:
“Gary! Are you still alive? A friend of mine’s husband said that you had died last year but I said you just posted something on Facebook. I said I’d ask if you were dead because you’d probably get a kick out of me asking you that question! Send up a flare if you are still above ground!”
Gary replied:
“I thought I died a year after this. No. I live in Dunnellon, Florida. Glad your ID is correct.”
Gary was so easy to work with. Even though the time we spent together was over fifteen years ago, I’ll always remember him as being as kind as he was funny. Whatever happens in the great beyond, Gary is quite possibly resurrecting all those characters and bringing the ruckus. We will miss you, Gary!
350 Pages 7 x 10 Hardcover ISBN 978-1933197-517 Copyright 2009 By Greg Hoard Gary Burbank, the comedic genius from 700 WLW, the voice of Gilbert Gnarley, Earl Pitts and Deuteronomy Skaggs reveals what it was like growing up weird. A clumsy southern boy who later enlisted in the army, found
