Gary Stream Obituary
Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who impacted everyone he met and will never be forgotten.
He was a proud marine and a retired Carolina Beach police sergeant. He was a dedicated member of Kure Beach Baptist where he served as a deacon and taught the children's Sunday school.
Gary is survived by his wife Tilda Stream, as well as his son Dustin Stream (Angela), his stepdaughter Camella Belcher, his stepson Sammy Belcher Jr., his sister Connie Craddock, and daughter in law Kathy Bonner, as well as many other extended family members, friends and his English bulldog Forest. He is predeceased by his parents Marshall and Margaret Stream, his wife Judie Stream, and his granddaughter Anna Stream.
A Memorial Service celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Gary will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Kure Beach Baptist Church. All who knew and loved Gary are warmly invited to attend and share in remembering a life well lived.
Please leave memories and condolences for Gary's family under "Share a Memory".
Care entrusted to Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel - 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
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