Harold Gary Pless, age 102, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Harold, who preferred to be called Gary, was born August 20, 1920 in Florence County, SC to Willie Arthur Pless and Emilie Rhinehart Pless.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Irene Pless; brothers Thomas Pless, Shuford Pless and Willie Pless and sisters Faye Kline and Nyda Grimsley.
He is survived by his two daughters, Sharon Holston and husband George and Pamela May Pless; grandchildren, Heather M. Holston and Jennifer A Beeson and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Pless served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from April 1941 until December 1946. He was a combat veteran of WWII and served on the Battleship North Carolina, USS Rockingham, USS Albany and USS Portsmouth. Gary appreciated being able to be a participant in the Honor Flight Program flying out of Wilmington, NC in April 2010. He loved fishing and working in his garden and tinkering in his workshop. He was an avid reader. He leaves behind a legacy of service to his country and dedication to care of his family. He was one of the last of the greatest generation.
A Graveside service will be held at 10am on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Military Honors presented.
Donations can be made in Gary's memory to Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area, North Carolina at https://www.honorflightcfa.org The next flight is scheduled for the Spring of 2024.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Pless family.
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