Gary Roman, 74, of Fern Creek, Kentucky, passed away on November 27, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Louisville after an illness.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Chun Han Roman; his loving children, Dawn Roman-Scott (Vaughn) and Trevor Roman (Angela Shelton); his step-children, Amy Mitchell (Greg) and Mina Bear (Jeremiah); six grandchildren; and four precious great-grandchildren. Also survived by his siblings: Mickey Holliger, Shirley Whelchel (Rolaph), Roy "Buddy" Roman (Linda). And nine nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 5, 1946, to the late Roy-Lee and Clara Roman of Fern Creek, Gary was the youngest of four children. A lifelong resident of the Fern Creek community, Gary graduated from Fern Creek High School and attended Western Kentucky University, where he earned a B.S. degree in horticulture. He taught and coached wrestling briefly in the Oldham County School System before pursuing a career related to his passion for hunting and the great outdoors. He earned additional M.S. and V.E.A. degrees from the University of Kentucky and chose to apply his talents to firearms.

Gary was the proud owner and operator of Firearms Service Center, Inc., in Louisville.Gary was President and a founding member of the Ky-Ark Hunting Club. He had an international reputation for his work and traveled the world, participating in and leading numerous big-game hunting expeditions. An outstanding member of the community, Jim Strader  (Jim Strader Outdoors radio) best immortalized his character with these words " One of the remarkable things about him was his willingness to share his talents and knowledge. Unselfish with his time, he was a huge asset to the conservation community". He will be greatly missed.

While the family will host a celebration of life at a later date, memorial donations may be made in Gary's honor to Ducks Unlimited or Safari Club of Louisville.

Services are private