Gary Wimpey Sr.

Gary Wimpey Sr. obituary, Dalton, GA

Gary Wimpey Sr.

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Gary Wimpey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Homes on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Gary Wimpey Sr., age 76, of Dalton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve and Martha Wimpey; wife, Joyce Ann Wimpey; sisters, Doris (Lamar) Belcher and Barbara Townsend; and brother-in-law, James Ridley.

Gary was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, Georgia Bulldog fan, and car enthusiast. Gary also loved watching his grandchildren play sports.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary Wimpey Jr. and Lyn Wimpey of Tunnel Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Steven Tibbs of Dalton; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Ridley of Chatsworth, and Brenda and Ruel Manning of Eton; grandchildren, Taylor Dunn, Nachelle (Tylor) Bredeson, Austin (Ashlyn) Tibbs, and Landyn Tibbs; great-grandchildren, Cooper Burnette, Skye, Braxton, Izzy, and Jace Bredeson, and Kayce Tate Tibbs; special friends, Jim Ledford and a host of golf buddies; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survive.

A funeral service will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Darey Kittle officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.

Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home

2801 Cleveland Rd, Dalton, GA 30721

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Salem Baptist Church

1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, Dalton, GA 30721

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.