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Gary SCARLETT Obituary
He was born at Elizabeth Buxton Hospital in Newport News on April 2, 1952. As a child, Gary attended First Baptist Church of Newport News and received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He later joined the church, but was an inactive member. Gary said he never felt so close to God as he did when he was in the woods amid God's creation.
In 1969, he joined his father in the family business, Newport News Mattress Co., which was purchased by Gary's grandfather in 1939 and closed April 2005. Gary married Carolyn D. Plessinger on July 2, 1988; he loved to laugh, hunt, fish and spending time with his friends and family. He was a longtime member of the V.P.S.A. (Virginia Peninsula Sportsman Association), serving a number of years as a judge. He was a member of both the R&R Hunt Club in Southampton County and the James River Rod & Gun Club in Charles City County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Scarlett Jr. and Mary R. Mitchell Scarlett.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carolyn; sister, Brenda S. Ussery and husband, Phil; brother-in-law, Howard Plessinger and wife, Roberta; niece, Lisa Kubyako and husband, Andy and Shannon Ussery and fiancE, Tony Alvarez; nephews, B.J. Ussery and Joe Plessinger; and two grandnieces and a grandnephew.
Gary will be greatly missed and his memory will be cherished by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Peninsula Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Andrew Wayne Cook officiating and will conclude with final prayers graveside in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary SCARLETT
Pam Cooper Childress
April 15, 2010
Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I have memories of you and Gary from school and church. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
Bunnie/Stephen Mayo
April 12, 2010
Carolyn and family, I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing...Will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Take Care, Love,
Della Boscana
April 12, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Janice McConnell Tiedeken
April 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was very saddened to hear of Gary's passing.
Jim Ridenhour
April 10, 2010
Extremely to read of the passing of Gary. He and his family always were so helpful at their shop. He always tried 110% to make sure you were satisfied with his family's service.
I prayers go out to his family.
Jim Ridenhour
Roy & Betty Markham
April 9, 2010
Dear Carolyn,Brenda and Family,
May you find confort knowing that we are praying for you during this time of sorrow.
Love, Roy and Betty
Steve & Carol Reynolds
April 8, 2010
Carolyn, Brenda and Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing that Gary isn't suffering anymore. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy F. Bowman
April 8, 2010
I would like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. Gary meant a great deal to our family, especially to my brother Steve, whom you knew better as "Frog". I hope that now they are together and fishing like old times. Gods blessings be with you, the Fronkier family.
April 8, 2010
Brenda ,Carol and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, We had a good conversation with Gary just a few months ago, This is so hard to believe,
Our Prayers are with you and your Family
Faye and Tommy Grant (Hampton,Va)
Sonny and Bernice Roscopf
April 8, 2010
Dear Carol, Brenda, and family members, we were sorry to hear of Gary's death and we are so thankful that we came and saw the two of you on Monday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that God in His Infinite Love will give you added strength, comfort, and peace as only He can do during this difficult time of separation from your loved one. "Absent from the body and present with the Lord." Our deepest sympathy is with each one of you. In christian Love, Sonny and Bernice Roscopf
Nick & Debbie Kincaid
April 8, 2010
Brenda,
We are so sorry to hear about Gary. We had asked you about him not long ago when we saw you at Steve & John's.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed Buckley
April 8, 2010
I would like to extend my condolences and prayers. I knew Gary from the JRRGC and enjoyed hunting with him. God Bless Gary and his family.
Ed Buckley and Family
Patricia Hornsby Stanley
April 8, 2010
Brenda,Carol and family,
May you find comfort in knowing that Gary is finally at peace.
Mark Heller
April 8, 2010
To Gary's family my condolences. I've known Gary from the JRRGC and have enjoyed his fellowship and Sportsmanship. He will be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Debbie Waddell
April 8, 2010
Brenda, Phil and Family,
May the promise in God's word be your hope today, your peace tomorrow and your comfort always. Our prayers are with you. Mike & Debbie
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