Gary was elected to the City Council in 1996. He is married to the former Jackie Cornelius of Gardendale. Jackie is a teacher at Gardendale High School. They have two children: Craig Morris, who is married to Angie Quick Morris of Gardendale. Craig and Angie have two daughters, Mary Katherine and Laura Ashley, and they live in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Gary and Jackie's daughter Paige Morris Fitzgerald is married to Rob Fitzgerald. They have a daughter, Elise Jacquelyn, and live in Gardendale.

Gary recently ended a 25-year career with Procter & Gamble and is currently employed on a part-time basis as a consultant and sales representative for several consumer based companies.

Gary is a member of the Park & Recreation Board, as well as chairman of the Park & Recreation Committee, a member of the Education Committee, and the Library Committee. He is a member of the Civitan Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Gary and Jackie are members of First Baptist Church of Gardendale.