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Gary Workman Obituary

Gary Franklin Workman Oct. 9, 1940 May 7, 2019 CHARLOTTE - Born in High Point, NC to Marvin and Mildred Workman. Successors are: wife of 55 years, Becky Workman, Kelly (daughter) and Mark Dymock, Bobby (son) & Shelley Workman; grandchildren Zachary (21) and Carson (19) Dymock, Leyla (12), AJ (10) and Rio (7) Workman. Ronald (brother) and Joyce Workman, Bob Bradner (brother-in-law) and many nieces and nephews. Gary attended Oak Hill Elementary, High Point Junior and Senior High School. He graduated from NC State University as a Civil Engineer with honors and got his MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. He was a lieutenant in the US Navy Reserve and proud of being a Sea Bee. Gary worked for Weaver Construction, NCNB, Synco, Ellison Properties and was President of Workman Properties. He attended Southpark United Methodist Church. He loved playing tennis and later wheelchair tennis with the Adaptive Sports & Adventure Programs. He loved spending time with his family, attending all his kids and grandkids sporting events and relaxing at his High Rock lake house. Gary had an uncanny ability to make everyone around him feel welcome. Despite being restricted to a wheelchair for the last 28 years, he lived life to the fullest. Gary's funeral will be Friday, May 10th, at 2:00 pm at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church / 8801 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, followed by a gathering in the church fellowship hall. Memorials can be made to Southpark United Methodist Church or to the Adaptive Sports & Adventure Program / 1100 Blythe Blvd., Carolinas Rehab / ASAP, Charlotte, NC 28203.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on May 9, 2019.

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Doug Sutherland

May 3, 2023

Gary and Becky were such fine people and were an inspiration to all of who knew them. They were an example of overcoming adversity and moving forward positively with a smile. They are missed, but were a blessing to all of us who were fortunate to know them.

Doug Sutherland

April 20, 2021

Just learning of this, two years after his passing, and of Becky’s. What a remarkable couple. I think of Gary’s hole-in-one. Becky was an angel and so upbeat. They were both wonderful examples. May they both Rest In Peace, and we are all grateful for the blessings they were.

Carole

May 13, 2019

Becky and Family,

Please know how very sorry we am for your loss. While we don't see you often, it was always a pleasure to have known you all. Your children are so dear and Gary always had a smile.

May he RIP

Sylvia Pinky' Wilson

May 13, 2019

Becky, was so saddened to hear from Larry of Gary's passing. Fond memories of so long ago came rushing back to my mind. Though the time of our youth is so distant, the friendship of the Workman's still warms my heart. I wish for you and your family peace in knowing what a special man he was. Much love to you.

Mindy Passe

May 10, 2019

My heart is with the Workman family. I loved spending time with Gary and Becky who both helped me through some hard times with their kindness and gentle spirits.

Lynda & Claude Page

May 10, 2019

So sorry for your loss. We admired and loved Gary.

May 10, 2019

Gary and I had many chats together at His table at the Y. He was such a good guy. Betty Neal

Shirley Kohl

May 10, 2019

So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. May the fond memories you hold bring you peace and strength during this sad time.

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Nancy Shoemaker

May 9, 2019

Very sorry to learn about the passing of Gary Workman - God Bless you -Reid and Nancy Shoemaker

Rodney Spence

May 9, 2019

Gary and Becky have been our closest friends ever since we moved to Charlotte 14 years ago. We will his friendship and his many stories about his family. Rod and Marilyn

Joy Hughes

May 9, 2019

Gary was a very special part of our family! WE will miss him very much, but are happy that we have memories of times together.

Anita Newhouse

May 9, 2019

Gary was certainly a blessing to our SYNCO family all these many years and will be sorely missed. We pray you are all comforted in these days ahead.

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