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Murphy - Gary Neal Chafin, 71 of Murphy, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Celebration of Gary's Life will be at 1pm. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Good News Church in Garland with Pastor Jin Hee Kim officiating.
A son of the late Lester Chafin and Reverie L. Chafin (Bowman) Gary Neal Chafin was born on January 2, 1948, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He graduated from Hirschi High School in 1966. A successful entreperneur, he recently retired from his own company known as GNC Power. His passions in life were family, friends and church which he loved to the fullest.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie Chafin, son, Dustin Chafin and fiancé Leah Bonnema of New York City, daughter, Rhiannon Presley husband and grandchildren of San Diego, brother, Larry Chafin and wife Carolyn of Wichita Falls, sisters, Colleen and husband Tommy James of Lakeside City, Shelia and husband Danny Gulick of Sachse, Texas and many loving nieces, nephews and family members.
Flowers may be sent to Good News Dallas Church, 1149 N. Plano Rd., Garland, Tx 75042.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com
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Edward Csapo
October 28, 2019
Good Friend , long time person to speak to that was always left me in a better place than before i called. Business understanding always went smooth . Gary thanks for being a great fiend. Ed
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Edward Csapo
October 28, 2019
I am sad, Gary was my teacher in the engine business. I met him 16 year ago. Bless you and your Family Love and Light , Ed Csapo
Mike Clover
September 10, 2019
Was Gary's neighbor for 13 years. I was not aware he passed away until recently , had I known I would've attended the funeral. We always talked through the fence. . He also gave my brother-in-law a job after he got out of the service. He was a good man.GOD bless his family.
mike mcghee
September 1, 2019
just found out of Gary's passing. wished I would have known as Gary and I have been best friends for many years. He will certainly be missed and my condolences go out to Suzie and his family.
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