Gary Wayne McDuffie Sr., 63 Born February 26, 1953 in Miami, Fla, crossed the finish line on September 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Anyone who knew and loved Gary felt his larger than life presence. Gary will be remembered as being a very caring, vivacious man by his friends and the king of his castle by his family.
He is preceded in death by his father Silas A.D. McDuffie and his mother Evelyn Pearl Taylor.
He worked for Transylvania County for 13 years, Trans Construction for 9 years, and owned his own business McDuffie Hauling and Disposal.
He enjoyed Drag Racing, restoring old cars; most of all buying and selling Hot Rods, and surrounded by his family and friends.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 39 years; Debbie McDuffie, Two Brothers, A.D McDuffie (Mary) of Mills River, NC; Donnie McDuffie (Jeanette) of Archdale, NC; and Two Sisters; Linda McDuffie of Tucson, Az, and Sandra Pierce of Mills River, NC. Children are Carol Bentley (Buster) of Irwinton, GA; Heather Lovett of Rutherfordton, NC; Gary W McDuffie Jr. (Cynthia) of Irwinton, GA; Shannon Bennett (Danielle) of Brevard, NC; Carrie Landrum of Rutherfordton, NC; Kelly McDuffie of Brevard, NC; Grandchildren; Cody (Michaela), Tommy ( Hannah); Mayson (Autumn); Maleek, Deven, Blake, Callie, Arryanna, Shane, Tyisha, Elijah, Zachary, Damion, Danyel, Aaliyah and 5 great grandchildren; His long time friends and “fur buddies” Andy, Maggie.
Funeral Services are provided by Moody Connolly Funeral Home of Brevard, NC, September 12th, 2016 at 1pm for visitation with graveside service following at 3pm at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. The Family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to Transylvania County Care Partners Hospice for their devotion to our family during these last few weeks and also Dr. James Kelling, Dr. Daniel Baseman.

Our Father Our Hero

To be brave is to cry
But still to fight on
and that’s what you did
Our Father Our Hero

The battle was hard
We thought we had won
But still you fought on
Our Father Our Hero

The happiness you brought
To live lives you have touched
Will live on forever
As you are loved so much
Our Father Our Hero

When we close our eyes
We can see you
When we whisper your name
We can hear you
And when we reach with our hearts
We can touch you
Good night, our Father Our Hero
By Carrie Landrum


His Family will be accepting family and friends at his home in Brevard following services.

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