Garry James Burley

Garry James Burley obituary, Cumberland, MD

Garry James Burley

Garry Burley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Oct. 1, 2025.
Cumberland, MD – Garry James Burley, 77, of Cumberland, MD, passed away suddenly Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born November 17, 1947, in Hyndman, PA, Garry was the son of the late Robert Burley and Dorthea "Dottie" (Clites) Burley.
Garry was formerly employed with a security contractor in Northern Virginia servicing federal buildings, and formerly owned G.J.B. Home Improvements. He was a former member of the Southern Nights Classic Car Club in Mechanicsville, MD, the Christian Motorcycle Club, and a member of the LaVale Baptist Church.
Garry is survived by his wife of 58 years: Jeanne Burley; his special friends: Kathy and Chuck Long; his special cousin: Larry Burley and wife, Paula; and his sister-in-law: Kathy Lee and husband, Bobby.
Friends will be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to4:00 P.M. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 P.M., with Pastor Jim Jeffries officiating.
Interment will be in Porter Cemetery.
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