In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ricky Howell; and one niece, Amanda Howell Autrey.
A lifetime member of Mount Mitchell Baptist Church, Gary was also a member of the South Toe Volunteer Fire & Rescue, where he had served his community for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, spending time on Lake James, but most of all, making memories with his family. Having served during the Vietnam War, Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Gary is survived by, in addition to his mother; his loving wife, Janet Ward Murphy; his four girls, Melissa Murphy Thomas (Keith), Heather Murphy Dale (Shane), Maria Jimison Mumpower (Mark) and Laura Jimison Buchanan (Mike); and five grandchildren, Easton Dale, Couper Dale, McKenna Mumpower, Kaden Buchanan and Kynlee Buchanan. He is also survived by four sisters, Diane Blevins (Larry), Betty Jones (Tim), Cathy Chandler (John) and Cindy Stevenson (Brian); numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends that he met along his journey.
A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Robinson Cemetery in Burnsville.
Source Citation: Beam Funeral Service
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ricky Howell; and one niece, Amanda Howell Autrey.
A lifetime member of Mount Mitchell Baptist Church, Gary was also a member of the South Toe Volunteer Fire & Rescue, where he had served his community for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, spending time on Lake James, but most of all, making memories with his family. Having served during the Vietnam War, Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Gary is survived by, in addition to his mother; his loving wife, Janet Ward Murphy; his four girls, Melissa Murphy Thomas (Keith), Heather Murphy Dale (Shane), Maria Jimison Mumpower (Mark) and Laura Jimison Buchanan (Mike); and five grandchildren, Easton Dale, Couper Dale, McKenna Mumpower, Kaden Buchanan and Kynlee Buchanan. He is also survived by four sisters, Diane Blevins (Larry), Betty Jones (Tim), Cathy Chandler (John) and Cindy Stevenson (Brian); numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends that he met along his journey.
A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Robinson Cemetery in Burnsville.
Source Citation: Beam Funeral Service
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