Dr. Gary Edwin Salyers, age 65, passed away peacefully at home in Gainesville, Ga on July 13th, 2019.
Gary was the third of four children born to Jack and Helena Salyers on November 27, 1953, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, OK. The family moved to Gainesville, Ga in 1971 where Gary attended Gainesville High School and was an avid football player. He then went to Clemson University where he continued his football career and studied anatomy and physiology. He graduated from Life College of Chiropractic in 1983 and began his career as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. He opened Salyers Chiropractic in Schererville, IN and spent the next 20 years building a successful family business. His path brought him back to Gainesville, Ga where he continued to practice until he retired.
Dr. Salyers was an advocate of youth sports and began his coaching career in 2002 where he was an assistant coach for Flowery Branch HS. Prior to that he was an active member of Board of Directors of Big Brother/ Big Sisters of Northwest Indiana and also volunteered at the local center as a Big brother here in Atlanta, Ga. Gary had a special healing touch. He was a leader and an educator. Most of all he was a loving ad devoted father and grandfather. He had a heart of gold and would be your biggest fan. He had a way of touching those that came to know him and of leaving a lasting impression.
Gary is survived by his former wife, Jamie Salyers; three children, Ashley Salyers and grandson Kian Allen of Sugar Hill, Ga; Chase (wife Candice) Salyers and grandchildren, Austin and Emmalynn Reid and Delilah Salyers of Martin, Ga; Samantha (husband Chris) Amos and grandchildren, Charlee and Bentlee Amos of Cornelia, Ga. His sisters, Jackie (husband Ted) Hamilton, nieces Jennifer Taylor and Jessica Hamilton and family; Judy (husband Jim) Davis, nephews Jeff Davis and Josh Davis and family. He is predeceased by his sister Loretta (Dana) Salyers.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 27th at Alberta Park at 2 pm. Location: 5575 Jim Crow Road, Flowery Branch, Ga 30542. We welcome al those who wish to celebrate Gary's life to join us.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to Big Brother/ Big Sister of Metro Atlanta using the flowing link: https://give.classy.org/GarySalyersFund
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Jul. 20, 2019.

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Peter Diehl

July 10, 2020

Im deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Salyers. He treated me in his Schererville office from 1991, until he moved home, in 2001. He was truly a joy to be around and cared about the health and well being of his patients. I even reached out to him in 2008, informing him I might be in Georgia and I would like to stop by and hi. He knew exactly who I was and was thrilled to hear from me. Unfortunately, I was not able to get down that way. I would like to express my deepest symphony to his family. Please take comfort that he was a great man and I a better person to have known him.

Duke Maroc

March 2, 2020

I am so saddened to hear of Gary's demise. He treated me for injuries as Chiropractor, but more importantly, as a dear friend. He was dearly missed after moving on from NW Indiana. Gary was among the kindest, most caring persons I have met over a long life. Rest in peace; love ya buddy.

Gina Perkins-Day

September 4, 2019

Gary you will be missed so much; many of us will always love you. Prayers to the Salyers family.

Harry Langley

July 21, 2019

I will dearly miss my healer, mentor, and best friend. He taught me how to heal myself, in every way. He will always be near me, until I see him again.
I love you, Brother!

Dad, chase and Samantha

July 21, 2019

Dad, chase and Ashley

July 21, 2019

Reyanne McKenna (Salyers)

July 20, 2019

Gary was always fun to talk to. Always had a good story to tell. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace cousin.

Bruce Burch

July 20, 2019

Gary you were a great friend and an amazing human being...I love you buddy....

Dawn Hale

July 20, 2019

I don't know what happened to make you leave us but I know how you were when you were here. Such kindness, concern and generosity of spirit and love that was always needed and appreciated. You will be missed.

Ashley Salyers

July 20, 2019

You will never be forgotten.. I love you and will see you again someday.

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