Dr. Gary C. London, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, January 13, 1942, in Perryville, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Couer, MO.
Dr. Gary London, raised in Southern IL, Graduated from St. Louis University Dental School in 1965. After graduation he enlisted into the United States Navy, serving as an officer for 3 years.
After his service, he and his wife Susan settled in Belleville, IL. Gary set up his dental practice in 1973, retiring in 2016. His love for dentistry and taking care of patients lead him to become a clinical professor at St. Louis dental school after retiring from his practice. He taught at ATSU-Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in St. Louis, MO. He retired from the university in 2022.
He avidly pursued the sport of hunting and fishing. He traveled the world in that pursuit, with Africa being his top destination. He was a member of the Illinois Dental Society and St. Clair County Dental Society. He was well loved by his family, he will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Sons:
- Kyle E. and Quincy London
- Parents:
- Clyde and Audrey Lorrain, nee Dudley, London
- Brothers:
- William London
- Steven P. London
- Sister:
- Carolyn Watts
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 62 years:
- Susan W., nee Wolf, London of Belleville, IL
- Sons:
- Christopher (Tonja) London of Belleville, IL
- Nicholas (Fernando) London of Dallas, TX
- Brothers:
- Michael A. (Sharon) London
- Charles E. (Donna) London
- Sisters:
- Shirley Steinbeck
- Jeannie I. London
- Grandchildren:
- Andrea London
- Gary London Jr.
- Katherine London
- Olivia London
- Margaret London
- Alexandria London
- Victoria London
- Nicolas London
- Kaela Creighton
- Great grandchildren:
- Silas Robinson
- Audrey Robinson
- Dear niece and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to MOSDOH smiles for veterans at atsu.edu/support-mosdoh-vets.
Celebration of life: Visitation will be 2-6 p.m., Sunday February 16, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville.
