Gary Payton:
CLASS OF 1971
Sam Houston High SchoolClass of 1971
Houston, TX
Gary's Story
Gary is from Houston, Texas. His schools include Sam Houston High School , San Jacinto College. Drafted 9/25/72 U.S.Army ,went over seas honorably discharged 9/17/74. He later attended School of Hard Knocks. On my third marriage 20 years now . Great lady and takes real good care of me. Patient Lady ! He works : I have several grand children and exspecting another any day now . My daughter's due date was 9/11/13 she's past due . Can hardly wait . Other children all doing great . And I'm thankfull for that . Plan on retiring soon .
Gary's interests include The Unknown. Music he likes includes old rock and roll, Alan Jackson, Hank Williams Jr, John Prine, and some of the new. Books he likes include Leonado da Vinci, Babe Ruth, The Hobbit. Movies he likes include Lonesome Dove (film), We Were Soldiers, True Gr...Expand for more
it. TV shows he likes include History, Public Broadcasting Service, Discovery Channel. Making Gold and Silver Jewelry , Guitars , Indian Flutes . Collecting guns and knives. Hunting , fishing, making Ale and drinking it .Don't watch much sports anymore. Would rather spend time making something.
One of Gary's favorite quotes is:"(LIFE IS NOT SHORT, DEATH IS TOO LONG !) ( DEFIANCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY!) ( GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND ) ( BEER IS GOOD ,GOD IS GREAT, AND PEOPLE ARE CRAZY )".
More about Gary:"EXCITED ABOUT WHAT TOMMORROW MIGHT BRING , BUT TRYING TO LIVE THROUGH TODAY .". All in all , life has been a pretty good ride . I have enjoyed meeting all kinds of people in my travels. Seen a lot of foreign countries and some of the U.S., but would like to see more..
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