Happy Heavenly Birthday my friend. You are missed by many but I know you are the guardian angel up there watching over all of us.  Until we meet again 🙏

Good morning all my friends... Well it's January 5th and let me tell you the other day I was home and something felt wrong ALL day... When I say ALL  DAY I'm for real I mean it... It was weird and something felt off... I could not figure out where the life would be what it was and then the next day the 3rd I was a lot better didn't understand it until this morning right now.. it was Mr Gary's birthday... I miss you so much and think about him all the time.. I love you POPS....

Hard to believe it’s been a year… Seeing a Harley reminds me of you.  Deborah misses you terribly and I continue to pray for her comfort. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace. 

Dear Deb,

Thinking of you today, Gary’s one year anniversary in Heaven.    May he continue to Rest In Peace, and may his soul touch your heart each and every passing day😘

♥️♥️♥️Sandy

My friend how time flys. I can say you are missed by many and touched a lot of lives. You are an angel 😇  in heaven watching over your family and friends in this crazy world right now.
May you rest in peace my friend till we meet again. 🙏🙏

I’m deeply saddened to hear the news of Gary’s passing. He was the grandfather I’ve never had growing up. He wasn’t only my like my grandfather but my mentor as well. He taught me everything I know about cars. I wouldn’t be this far in my career without him. I remember all the great times we had riding to bike week and biketoberfest. He is the reason why I have owned 2 Harley Davidsons and enjoy riding every single chance I get.  Gary, you will be missed every single day. I will always remember how much you impacted my life and the many great memories we have shared.  I can rest easy now knowing you’re no longer in pain. You’re watching over me, your friends, your family, and your wife here back on earth while you’re with the Lord in his high kingdom. Rest in paradise.

Deborah, I send you my deepest condolences and my prayers to you and your family. Gary was a beautiful soul. 

Gary you will be missed. You were a very kind and giving person to me. I remember  when I lived in Melbourne you road your Motorcycle to look at a car I had bought and gave me advice on what needed to be done in the restoration process. I truly looked up to you at Avis. I wish I could have made it to the service today but due to my own health issues I am there in Spirit.   God Bless you and will see you again.    Steve

So saddened to hear about my co-worker passing away. Gary I will miss having talks about your October fest trip that we used to have.  I remember the first time I met you, the first thing you told me was I have a great smile and eyes and I replied “Gary are you hitting on me“, we both laugh and you said you all right kid you’re gonna love it here.  My last talk with you at work  was about when are you retiring, all you did was chuckle and said pretty soon I hope.  Gary I’ll miss you very dearly, rest peacefully. 

The loss of someone that we were close to is never easy. Gary was always a gentlemen and always willing to help everyone. You will be in our hearts and memories forever. Debra I wish you strength and peace during this difficult time.

Lori and I want to send our deepest condolences in Gary’s passing.  We shared a lot of fun times together. The memories of those times will never be forgotten.  Especially the one ones spent together on the lake fishing. He will now be able to catch that big fish that always seemed to get away. RIP my friend.

My deepest sympathy to Debra and family.  Gary and I were co-workers and friends for about 23 years. Our last conversation was about a month ago and I never thought he would be gone so soon. He will be missed.  Fidel

Dear Deborah,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Gary and I had been friends for a long time, you could not meet a nicer guy. Always pleasant and such a happy person. He will be missed by many and gone way too soon. So very sorry for your loss.
Tracy

I remember when Gary first started at Avis..not only was he a co-worker but a friend also. I have such fond memories of Gary and cherish our friendship.  Gone to soon. Sending Deborah love and praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead

I will miss seeing Gary walking around the neighborhood with his dog Buddy, always smiling and waving. He had such a friendly  disposition. 
Debbie my heart hurts for you. I know the road you have ahead. Trust in the Divine help and strength that you receive , and look for signs of Gary’s constant  love every where ❤️ 

    to Deb and all of Gary's family, 
I am sorry and sad to hear of Gary's passing. I was able to speak with him a few times in the last few weeks. Gary and I go back 28 years as co-workers and friends. I'll miss him and cherish memories of 28 years working together. We had some good memories that we often reminded each other about.  It brought a lot of laughs and good times to each of us. 
     Life was too short and you deserved better. Gary, If you ever need anything in your new travels...you call on me and I'll have your back. 

Mark

Dear Deborah,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I've been praying for you both every day and will continue to pray for you, that your faith in God brings you comfort. Will always remember your happiness on your wedding day. 
Love, 
Gladys 

Heaven gained one heck of a man ! A man who treated me as if I was his own . A man who showed me what unconditional love was . Now heaven has both of my dads and this world is down 2 heroes! I love you  and will always have you in my heart . Rest Easy Big buddy , love your little buddy 

Dear Deb,

So sorry... Gary is finally at peace and not in pain.  We are here for you❤️

Love and hugs,
Sandy & Bob

Deb, my heart and soul go out to you and I’m praying for your peace and comfort now. I’m so glad he had you by his side until the end and I know he loved you very much. 

I’m thankful he isn’t in pain anymore, although it doesn’t make necessarily make it any easier on those he left behind. 
I’m definitely going to miss talking to him everyday (and him answering the phone, “HELLO, Hellllo, helllllo” in that funny voice), but I am so thankful and blessed that we reunited and he was back in my life again. I like to think him and my Dad are in heaven, raising heck together. ;) He was the greatest Stepdad a girl could ever ask for and I’ll always be thankful for him always being there for me. Sending hugs and prayers your way. <3, Linds 

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Gary Lyle Peterson

January 2, 1958 – August 31, 2020

Baldwin Fairchild at Chapel Hill

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