Maxey Gary Dove III

Maxey Gary Dove III passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Maxey Gary Dove, Jr. and Maxine Jordan Dove. Gary was a life-long resident of Hope Mills and a retired sales broker. Devoted to the Town of Hope Mills, he was a baseball coach for over 20 years and a mentor to many children. He took pride in being the former president of the Hope Mills Youth Association. Gary was also a former member and chairman of Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Gary was most known for being the "Protector of Officials" at Hope Mills Parks & Recreation. Most recently, Gary was a board member of Cotton Volunteer Fire Department where he enjoyed the fellowship of many firefighters. He will always be remembered as an avid Duke Basketball fan. He is survived by his wife, Kay Dove; sons, Maxey Dove IV and Kevin Dove and wife Stephanie; grandson, Cameron Dove; sister, Martha Jane Schreier and husband Michael; and his precious baby girl, Maggie. Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.