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.