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Nathan Gargus Obituary

Nathan A. Gargus, 73, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Visitation will be tonight from 4 until 6 at Morgan Funeral Chapel, with the funeral service immediately following. Bro. David Tarvin will officiate. Burial and a graveside committal service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Cemetery in Gallant. Morgan Funeral Chapel will direct services.
Mr. Gargus had retired from the Steel Plant in Gadsden after 30 years of service. He was a lifelong carpenter and cabinet maker.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chad Gargus; parents, Thurston and Jessie Mae Gargus; brothers, Leon and Larry Dale Gargus.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Holcomb Gargus; daughter, Millie Gargus Seahorn (Joe Bouldin); son, Eric Gargus (April); grandchildren, Mallory Hathcock, Shawn Hopper, Maegan Coley (Lee), Dalton Gargus (Katie Leslie), Mollie Pickard and Justin Pickard; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mavis Andrews; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Hopper, Dalton Gargus, Justin Pickard, Josh Gargus, Marshall Mardis and Jake Gargus.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family.
Special thanks to Gallant Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the nurses and staff of Riverview Regional Medical Center; Dr. Luis Urbina, Dr. Webb Sledge and Dr. Jeremy Goodwin.
The family will accept flowers, or memorials may be made to Sonrise Bible Church, 1364 South Main Street, Boaz, AL 35956.

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Published by The Gadsden Times on Jan. 3, 2016.

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Fran Riddle

January 4, 2016

So very sorry, prayers for your strength.

Phillip Golden

January 4, 2016

I pray for the Lords peace during this time of ya'lls loss. Phyliss,Millie,Eric,and family. Being Gallant natives, we're all family adn always will be....Love ya'll

Theresa Hawkins

January 4, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Nathan. I know this has been a hard time for you. You are in my prayers & thoughts. I love you.

January 4, 2016

I am so sorry Phyllis for your and your family's loss. You are in my prayers

Angela Hood-Ross

January 4, 2016

My children were blessed to have you as their grandfather. You will be missed.

Brenda Estes

January 3, 2016

The Gargus family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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