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Gary Shuford Obituary
July 24, 2025
Gary Steve Shuford Sr., age 70 of Newton, N.C. passed away July 24, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was the son of the late Charles Preach & Myrtle Shuford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Ella Shuford; maternal grandparents, Edgar and Sallie Ramseur; a daughter Shannon Nikki Shuford; a granddaughter, Monisha Caldwell; two brothers, Ray and Charles Jr. Shuford; and one sister Thelma Shuford.
Gary is survived by two sons, Gary Shuford Jr. of Asheville, NC and Patrick Shuford of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Latoya Caldwell of Statesville, NC, and Shayna Rippy of Winston-Salem, NC; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Shuford (Ruth), and Paul Shuford (Alease); one sister, Mary Braddy (Oliver); and one sister-in-law, Nancy Shuford. Along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Gary attended Fred T. Foard High School and Baltimore City College, where he played basketball at both the high school and college level. Gary was the first black fire fighter in the city of Hickory, N.C. He also farmed and retired as a truck driver. Gary loved the Washington Redskins, Boston Celtics and the UNC Tar Heels!
Gary was an overall great man. To know him, was to love him. He loved everyone around him, and he will be deeply missed.
A visitation for Gary will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at Willis Reynolds Funeral Home, 56 Northwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658. The funeral service will follow at 1 P.M.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Catawba Valley Medical Center Oncology Unit for taking such good care of Gary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home to help with the funeral costs by phone at, 828-464-0131.
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Mia Mccorkle
August 1, 2025
Thank you Gary for always bringing joy and laughter to any situation. Rest in peace brother
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