Gabriel Everet Ford McGlory, 2, passed away March 27, 2014. He was born July 7, 2011, in Springfield, to Tim and Jessie McGlory. He was the light of his parents' life. Our bundle of joy had a wonderful smile, laugh, and a bright, loving, and bubbly personality.

Gabriel was the happiest being outside. He loved kicking around soccer balls, playing with basketballs, four wheelers, hot wheels, and hot rods. Gabriel was always happy, full of love, a ball of energy, and constantly on the move. He has so many friends and family that love and cherish him.

He was proceeded in death by his grandmother, Beverly Taylor.

Gabriel is survived by his parents, Tim and Jessie McGlory; grandparents, Sheri Peterson, David and Marge Chell, Donald Taylor, and Timothy A. McGlory; aunts and uncles, Ashley, Elizabeth, Andrew, Leah, Alison, Evelyn, and Garrett; cousins, Haley, Chase, Chelsey, Natalie, and Rachel; and a host of friends that love him dearly.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Monday, March 31, 2014, at Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield. Burial will occur at a later date in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.