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Gary Wendell Smith
Gary Wendell Smith, 82, of Southern Shores, N.C., went to be with his Lord on May 15, 2023, after a two-month illness. Born in Baltimore, Md., on July 10, 1940, to Willard and Pauline Smith, he was a 1958 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School and a 1963 graduate of Army electronics training in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sandy Stalcup.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Linda Powell Smith, to whom he was married 59 ½ years, and by a son, Michael B. of Lewisburg, W. Va., and grandchildren Andrew, Madeline, and Alex as well as by a son, James W. “Jimmy” of Suffolk, Va., and his wife, Anna, whom Gary adored, and grandchildren Megan and Hannah.
Retired from civil service, he was an active member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, continuing several weekly jobs he inherited from his father-in-law, Jimmy Powell, in 2002.
A memorial service officiated by Pastor Colin Snider will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, in the sanctuary of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, 803 W. Kitty Hawk Rd., Kitty Hawk, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall; suits and ties are not required. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Interfaith Community Outreach, P.O. Box 1663, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 or to the charity of one’s choice. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Peak Resources Outer Banks for Gary’s compassionate care during his brief illness.
Please share condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Linda I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers
My heart goes out to you and your family. May you have peace in knowing that Gary is with our Lord and Savior.
To Linda and family, prayers for strength at this time. Peace in knowing that he is comfortable in God’s arms now.
My dearest Linda & family. My deepest condolences during this difficult time. Gary was such a sweet soul. May he no longer be in pain. May you all find comfort & peace.
Linda and family accept my heartfelt condolences for Gary’s passing. He fought as long as he could but God had a place for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
"Sister"Linda, Richard and I send our love and condolences to you and all your family as you navigate your way without your Gary. We all shared some fun times,along with some unusual situations, that usually included laughter in the end.May our God above provide your every need.Keep a sweet song 🎵of love and precious memories in your 💔heart forever. Our prayer will be for your peace and comfort.
Linda I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers
My heart goes out to you and your family. May you have peace in knowing that Gary is with our Lord and Savior.
To Linda and family, prayers for strength at this time. Peace in knowing that he is comfortable in God’s arms now.
My dearest Linda & family.
My deepest condolences during this difficult time. Gary was such a sweet soul. May he no longer be in pain. May you all find comfort & peace.
Linda and family accept my heartfelt condolences for Gary’s passing. He fought as long as he could but God had a place for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
“Sister”Linda,
Richard and I send our love and condolences to you and all your family as you navigate your way without your Gary. We all shared some fun times,along with some unusual situations, that usually included laughter in the end.May our God above provide your every need.Keep a sweet song 🎵of love and precious memories in your 💔heart forever. Our prayer will be for your peace and comfort.