Gary Victor Klatt

April 24th, 1940 - August 6th, 2024

Gary Victor Klatt, 84, passed peacefully at home on August 6, 2024.

He was born in Trilby, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Walter H. Klatt and Lillian Berman Klatt, brother Jerry Klatt.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Jan Harnage Klatt, daughters Heidi M. Bryce and Sonia L. Jenkins, grandchildren Katie and Ian Bryce, Travis Jenkins (Morgan) and Thomas Jenkins (Ashlee), great grandchildren Barrett, Brenna, Bryce and Thomas Jenkins. Twin girls will be born in October.

Gary earned his industrial Engineer degree from the University of Florida. He received his degree in Meteorology from the University of Washington. He served in the United States Air Force as Captain with a commission.

Gary was active enjoying golfing, basketball, bowling, bridge, boating, chess and spending time with his grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Jasper, GA, at his request.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital, Lifepath Hospice Saffire Team of Tampa or the First Baptist Church of Plant City.

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Ginger Harrison

I knew Gary when he and Jan had their mountain home in Jasper, Georgia. Two of the sweetest people. And I was fortunate to visit their lovely home in Plant City, Florida. He was always so polite and kind. Prayers for his precious family and many friends.

Published August 15th, 2024

Thomas Jenkins

What is your favorite memory shared with Gary?

Grandaddy taught me at a very young age how to play chess. I still remember the black and white marble chess board we used. In fact, it sits on my dining room table to this day. It reminds me of his love and patience that he had for me when I was young. Some of my best memories come from visiting him in the Georgia mountains on my summer breaks when I was younger. He would allow me to search through his flower beds for scorpions and spiders as long as I put his rocks back where I found them. Grandaddy had a plum tree that was off limits to me, but I am sure he knew I ate them. I have many more memories that will stay with me forever. You will be missed Grandaddy, and always remembered.

Published August 14th, 2024

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