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Gary Causby Obituary
October 9, 1946 - September 13, 2021
Gary "Tiny Moe" Wade Causby, 74, of Morganton, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.
Born in Burke County, Oct. 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Arthur Butler Causby and Helen Mull Causby. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Glen Alpine and was a member of Catawba Valley Masonic Lodge #217. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked at Shadowline as a sewing machine fixer. He worked with Morganton Public Safety from 1974 until 2000 as a fireman and police officer. After his retirement, Gary enjoyed antiques, going to flea markets, hunting, and fishing.
Gary is survived by his wife, Pamela Diane Morgan Causby; daughter, Kelly Benfield; grandchildren, Ellie Benfield, Lola Benfield, Josie Benfield, and Amelia Bedsole; great-grandchildren, Isabella Norman and Linkon Lail; the mother of his daughter, Wilma Black; sister, Janet Norman; sisters-in-law, Melissa Leonhardt (Chris) and Amy Morgan; brother-in-law, Chuck Morgan; mother-in-law, Priscilla Morgan; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a brother, Ned Butler Causby.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, at Sossoman Funeral Home. Due to the ongoing health crisis, the funeral and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morganton Public Safety or to Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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Sharon Ferree Harben
September 23, 2021
Gone to soon. Many fun times with Tiny Moe. Prayers for Kelly, Janet, Pam and the rest of the family.
Leland Sisk
September 23, 2021
Fellow classmate from GAHS, class of '65.
May you live forever in the hearts of your loved ones.
C Gary Triggs
September 21, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family for the passing of a truly fine man and great officer. He was one of the very best and will be truly missed!
Reid & Pat Scott
September 21, 2021
A friend since we were children, boy scouts,school mates. Moe was always one of most friendly people you ever meet. I will miss a life long friend.
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