Gary-Staymate-Obituary

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Gary W. Staymate

Dec 24, 1954 - Feb 6, 2026

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I love u to the moon and back gaggy u thought me alot sticking by ur side many hours chopping wood I remember my first axe bought it myself in a bidding war in belwood or my first trike I paid way to much for many days and nights I wish I could go back to I'll miss you where the smartest man I've ever met a master craftsman I swear you could make anything outta wood i hope they have the hornet games and jeopardy up there cause I know ur up there in the garden in the sky exploring the woods I...

I lost my stepbrother, Gary, forget the step. Gary was the best part of a combined family. He had a servants heart and never a judgmental bone in his body. Mark, I met you when you were a boy and just talked to your dad 2 weeks ago. God did he love his family so much. Gary came into my life 57 years ago. He was truly the better part of humanity, and I know alive and well in his son and grandchildren to carry on his legacy in your way. I leave you with this and hope to meet the grown-up Mark...

Mark, I was terribly sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with all the family.

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Gary's Obituary

Gary W. Staymate, 71, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home in Shelby, North Carolina. Born on December 24, 1954, he was the son of Ethel Arrington and the late Frank Staymate. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Staymate.Gary was a loving member...

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