Garell Austin Durst "Gomez," age 63, born July 3, 1962, passed away Thursday July 3, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Gomez is preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Elva Durst; daughter, Ariane Parsons; granddaughter, Breeanna Gatwood; and father-in-law, Robert Parsons Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Durst; daughters, Heather Lamb and Michelle (Jeremy) Cline; his boys, John III, Jackson (Kayli), and Jayden; grandchildren, Codie (Caitlin), Courtney (Gabe), Hailee (Jake), Emilee, Camran, and Hannah; great grandchildren, Corbin, Caroline, Corie, Jordan, Layla, Taylor, and Lacy; mother-in-law, Rosemary Parsons; aunts, Hazel Brummond and Jackie Sizemore; siblings, James Durst, Don Durst, Glenvor (Pam) Durst, Marvin (Melanie) Durst, Marsha McClure, Bonnie Durst, Carolyn (Rob) Humphreys; numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly as well as many friends who he cherished.

There will be a visitation and funeral service on be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 4 p.m., at Baden Presbyterian Church, 5149 Evans Rd. in Leon, WV 25123, with Pastor and family friend, Bob Patterson officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Baden Presbyterian Church Cemetery following the funeral. You may offer condolences to the family via this webpage.