Mr. Gary Louis White Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Gary Louis White

Gary Louis White passed away on Sunday morning, May 19th, 2024.

He accepted Christ at a young age. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who brought laughter to everyone around him.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. James White and Mrs. Peggy Jane White, his sister, Cynthia White, and his niece, Cindy White.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, survived by his seven siblings: James White (Sylvia), Patricia White, Linda Bonaparte (James), Ronnie White, Maxine Sturdivant, Patrick White (Dionne), Lisa Caldwell (Rico); his aunts, Carolyn Marsh (Steve) and Margaret Pegues, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Gary attended the Union County school system and obtained his high school diploma from Stanley Community College. He then served in the U.S. Navy. Later, he obtained his certification as a machinist. He gained employment with Scott Aviation for several years and then took on a position with Coffing Hoist as a skilled machinist until he passed away.

Gary was very passionate about his job and found fulfillment in it. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed a few hobbies, including shooting his collection of firearms and flying his collection of helicopters. He also had a deep passion for yoga, which brought him much peace. If you ever saw Gary, you would always see him wearing his favorite brand, True Religion.

MR. GARY LOUIS WHITE of Wingate, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024.

The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, May 24, 2024, 2:00pm, New Meltonville Baptist Church, 15482 White Store Road, Peachland, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of the church cemetery.

The White Family will greet family and friends on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 1:30-2:00pm at New Meltonville Baptist Church.

The pubic viewing will be on Thursday, May 24, 2024 from 2:00-5:00pm.

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On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

I worked many years with Gary at Scott Health and Safety. He was a quiet person and got alone with everybody. I pray for God to strengthen his family Cryosene Lowery

I Woked with Gary, He was so Very Nice & Always Smiling, May God Comfort the Family 🙏 The Roddy family.

Even though, I can't be there, my heart is with you all. We all loved and are going to miss Uncle Gary. I'm praying for healing for our family. I love y'all.