In Loving Memory of
Gary James Kalina Jr
of Little Rock, Arkansas
07/24/1996 – 10/11/2024
We announce the passing of
“Gary James Kalina Jr”
Forever “28”
July 24th, 1996 – October 11th, 2024
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada; he was the son of Amber Melissa Thomas and Gary James Kalina
Gary James Kalina Jr graduated early at age 17 from Arkansas High School in Little Rock, AR
He was a son, a brother, a friend and a father. He loved reading, writing, skateboarding, graffiti, and was a great cook. He was an artist and philosopher who succeeded in anything he put his heart into.
Gary James Kalina Jr lived his life to the fullest; a natural born leader and those who he came in contact with were influenced to be themselves by his genuine authenticity and how comfortable he was in his own skin. He was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and took great pride in being born on Pioneer’s Day.
Gary James Kalina Jr is survived by his daughter Aurora Rae Kalina: age 5, his mother Amber Melissa Thomas: age 54, his step-father Jeremy Chad Anderson: age 44, his brothers- Shawn Michael Kalina: age 25, Jacob Kalina: age 33, his sisters- Chloe Naomie Anderson: age 21, Lauren Mackenzie Anderson: age 18, Kirsten Kalina: age 37, his Grandfathers- Glen Addison Thomas and Kenneth Kalina, and his Grandmothers- Peggy Lea Wilson and Janice Marie Jacobson.
You had a heart of gold and we all love and miss you everyday.
Long Live “Gary James Kalina Jr”
Headstone of our beloved Gary James Kalina Jr.
is in Salina Utah, 84654 at “Pioneer Cemetery” with his father Gary James Kalina Sr
Contact: Amber Anderson (Thomas) for details
