RIP Go Gary, go Spiders

[RichmondNative]

The Richmond area lost one of the most consistent callers to the local shows over Christmas. Robert “Gary” Pleasants died when he was hit by a car crossing the street near the Village shopping center. Can’t say I was a big Gary fan, but he definitely loved to talk Richmond sports.

I guess Bob Black is going to now have a free first caller spot open and there may be less softball questions for CM.

 

[whampas]

Not to be confused with Ivan of call in fame.

 

[RichmondNative]

Not to be confused with Ivan of call in fame.

True. There are quite a few local call-in shows.

 

[WebSpinner]

Gary was a huge SPIDER fan, called into shows quite a bit, think he worked at Phil's for a long time. he had some issues but it never stopped him from calling in and expressing himself, the community will miss him, a sad day. thanks for all you gave buddy

 

[urfan1]

agreed on both posts - go Gary could always be counted on for his enthusiastic support. Didn't realize he had been a UR employee.

 

[MolivaManiac]

Good guy that will be missed.

 

[SpiderK]

“Go Spiders Go Spiders Go Spiders”.

Sad to hear about Gary.

 

[spider fan]

www.richmond.com/obituaries/pleasants-robert-garry/article_57c4d898-7878-5dac-b0f9-13666b2bd100.html

Tragic death - prayers to his family and also to the driver who hit him, apparently didn't see him, and now has the death on conscience.

 

[GKiller]

Prayers to his family. As mentioned he was always the first caller to UR coaches shows for a long time. Not sure when that changed to Ivan. I believe he worked at the Pier in the Commons. I didn’t know the connection until it was stated he worked at UR. Garry had a signature send off with his Go Spiders Go Spiders Go Spiders. He left his mark. RIP.

 

[KWeaver]

Rooting for Richmond AND VCU and the Redskins AND the Cowboys? This man was a unicorn!

Always sad to lose a spider fan.