Mr. Gary Brooks Partain, age 60, of Comer, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 25. A memorial service is planned for 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 26, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. John Brodess and Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Saturday at Hancock Funeral Home. Born December 2, 1953, he was a son of Brooks and Ann Partain. Gary was a freelance writer, a former employee of Locos Eastside in Athens, an artist, a musician, and a very loving husband. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lamara Martin of Comer, his parents, Rev. Brooks Partain & Mrs. Ann Partain of Americus, brother, Flynn Partain (Gina) of Macon, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA),424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Gary Brooks Partain.