October 4, 1951 ~ January 4, 2026 (age 74)
Gary Lee Webb (74) of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday morning, January 4, 2026.
Gary was born on October 4, 1951, to David and Claudine Webb in Jacksonville, Florida. The Webb family later moved to Orlando, where Gary attended Boone High School. When it came time for college, he chose Auburn University — a place with deep family ties — and one that would forever shape his life. At Auburn, Gary majored in business, joined the TKE fraternity, and met the love of his life.
Gary married Marcia A. Fink in 1974, and the couple settled in Gary’s hometown of Orlando, where they would start their family. He began his career in the insurance industry with Aetna Life and Casualty, a profession that would take him to several cities over the years. His work eventually led him to Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as Aetna’s general manager, and later back to Jacksonville, Florida, where he managed a branch of American General Life Insurance Company.
In 2001, when an American General office opened in Auburn, Gary and Marcia returned to the place where they had met and made so many cherished memories. While in Auburn, Gary began working as a development officer for Auburn University. In this role, he formed meaningful connections throughout the Auburn family and helped raise millions of dollars for the university he deeply loved. He retired in March of 2025.
Gary was a devoted Christian who faithfully served by teaching Sunday School and Bible studies and was actively involved in the Emmaus Retreat community. He was an avid supporter of all things Auburn and proudly lived as a true “Auburn Man.” Above all else, Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Gary is survived by his wife, Marcia; his son, Gary (Kelanie) Webb Jr., of Fort Mill, SC; his daughter, Katie (Andy) Burgbacher, of Hendersonville, TN; and his three grandchildren, Lyla, Lane, and Lorelei. He is also survived by his brothers, Larry Webb and Greg (Elizabeth) Webb, of Hendersonville, NC.
A visitation will be held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th. A service celebrating Gary’s life will be held at Auburn United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11th (streaming link: https://aumc.net/garywebb). Memorial gifts may be directed to the Gary and Marcia Webb Family Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education at Auburn University (https://auburngiving.org/garywebbmemorial).
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