Gary was preceded in death by his wife Glenda. He is survived by his brother, Stanley Grier, partner, Al Gavito; his daughter, Stacy, husband, Robert Warren; his son, Robert Tarbox, wife Pamela; his four grandchildren, Jacob and Reese Warren, Jamie Gardiner, and Lauren Tarbox; as well as his great grandchildren, Tyler and Cole Gardiner.
Gary was born on March 2, 1936. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, a member of James K. Polk Masonic Lodge of Pineville, North Carolina and excelled in his career in drywall for 40+ years. Gary enjoyed spending his time collecting antiques, working in his shop, riding his lawn mower, watching classic westerns, taking care of his animals, and reliving his life in Texas with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or James K. Polk Masonic Lodge (P.O. Box 1043 Pineville North Carolina, 28134).
A graveside service for Gary will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Grier family.
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