He was born August 29, 1947 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late McKendree Miller and Nena Violet Hottinger Saufley.
Gary served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time gardening. He was employed by Ethan Allen Furniture and Padgets Manufacturing both in Bridgewater and retired from Shreckhise Nursery in Grottoes.
He is survived by two sisters, Betty Lou Curry of Weyers Cave and Donna Lane Saufley of Mt. Crawford; a great nephew, Cody Wayne Shifflett and wife, Katelyn Ane Moore of Staunton; an aunt, Dolores Hottinger of Bridgewater; a nephew by marriage, Robert Russell; and numerous cousins.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Ray Saufley; grandparents, Jonas Walter Hottinger and Minnie Florence Crider Hottinger, Forrest Jackson Saufley and Virdie Catherine Miller Saufley; brother-in-law, Donnie Wayne Curry; a niece, Vonda Kay Russell; and a nephew, Kent Lee Curry.
Friends may visit at Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave 12:00-5:00 pm, on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. Jacobs (Spaders) Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Bill Nabor officiating.
A memorial service will follow at 11:30 am, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.