Gavin Mackenzie Greene
Gavin Mackenzie Greene
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Gavin Greene Obituary
June 24th, 1993- May 1st
, 2025
from Meredith, Andy, Stephanie & Kimber
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gavin Greene. Sadly, Gavin took
his own life May 1st, 2025. It is devastating that we must mourn the loss of our beloved best
friend. Gavin was an incredible, loving, smart and beautiful person. Even through his
struggles he cared about making the world a better place for his community. From Soccer
at Pfeiffer University, to UNC Gavin had a passion for so many things, Chelsea FC/ health/
fitness/ video games/days at the beach and being around people who loved him for being
Gavin.
He was always there when you needed him and had the biggest dreams of owning a multi
functioning gym/ barber shop/ clothing store for his LGBT community. He was on the right
path; he worked at Crunch fitness with a large following of clients who trusted him to help
them get their health and fitness on track. This led to him gaining the outstanding employee
award in December 2024.
He was a fighter, overcoming abandonment by his mother and spending years searching for
acceptance he shouldn't have had to seek. To everyone who knew him, Gavin was a kind,
caring person who could make you smile with his jokes, sarcastic video game comments,
or his love for cooking. For years, Gavin lived in a body that didn't feel right to him, but he
eventually legally changed his name and became the man he was always meant to be.
He spent his life fighting for LGBTQ rights, being able to wake up in a world of less hate,
acceptance, love and a place he could be safe and help others in his community. We ask
that in lieu of flowers you can donate to the LGBT center of Raleigh North Carolina.
We will never forget his memory, his life's mission and most importantly him. The family he
leaves behind in Maryland will forever be missing part of their family. Our adventures
should have lasted a lifetime, and now we have the memories. Forever & Always
Gavin is survived by best friends, Meredith Beavin, Andy Minino-Sola , Kimber Wallace,
Stephanie Peareth, Dan & Stefanie Calderon
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sarah Walsh
June 29, 2025
I was at the wonderful memorial service for Gavin yesterday. Much love was spread! Today I am at an Orioles game. I stopped to get a Coke Zero and look who I found?
Sarah Walsh
May 11, 2025
Oh dear Gavin - I'm so sorry I didn't know you until recently becoming a client of yours at Crunch Fitness. I loved our workouts. You were the best trainer. Not only that, you were also the sweetest, kindest, most positive and supportive person. I loved being around you. I am so sorry you were in so much pain. You hid it well from me. I will have and will forever fight for LGBT rights in honor/memory of you. Rest easy dear Gavin.
Gavin, Christa, Jadyn
May 9, 2025
Christa McLeod
May 9, 2025
Oh Gavin how I miss you so. I’ve loved you immensely since you came into this world and you weren’t supposed to go before me. I can’t wait to see you and hug you again. Fly high my sweet nephew.
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Levi Roark
May 9, 2025
Gavin, you were amazing person. We went to high school and socialized some back then. You just always seem like someone everyone loved to be around. We kept up with each on social media and I love watching you flourish. With your passion for fit and your friends. I´m so sorry man. I´m sorry it got too heavy. I hope you know how loved you are and how you impacted so many people with your presence. You, Gavin are/were a light in this dark world. You will be remembered for the love you had for everyone around you. Rest Easy Gavin
Meracle
May 8, 2025
Awwww Gavin Thank you for being such a sweetheart. I will cherish all the laughs and good times we shared working at First Watch. You will be missed!
Kathy Lockhart
May 8, 2025
Gavin was my trainer at Crunch but much more than that to me. He was always a sweet soul engaging and kind even when he pushed me to do what I really wasn't interested in doing ! When I brought my service dog to supervise our sessions, Gavin taught Bogey a few tricks too. I am heartbroken that Gavin was in such pain. He will always be in my heart.
Holly Nicole
May 7, 2025
Gavin. You are a beautiful human.
I dated Gavin many years ago. He was an incredible soul and a deeply feeling human. Spiritual. And he was one of the people who reached out to me two months ago when my sister passed away. We shared so much when we were together, and while not at our best, we found a way to be friends and show support the best way we could.
Years ago, when my mother was dying of cancer, Gavin helped me create a huge fundraiser. He went from restaurant to restaurant and helped me raise money for my mother`s treatments and overwhelming bills.
This was the kind of person Gavin was. And he was a good one. A really good one.
I´m speechless and my heart is broken.
I love you Gav, and I´m so sorry that you hit your breaking point. I will think of you often, especially every time I go workout at the gym, cause you know, that was our thing. Fly high boo boo. You´re free now.
Donna Ellis
May 7, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Teddy McLeod
May 7, 2025
Gavin may your soul be at rest. Thanks for the memories. Christa and I will miss you.
Donna Davis
May 7, 2025
To my sweet nephew, I miss you on this earth but I know you are celebrating with your PawPaw who has probably introduced you to your two uncles you never got to meet. Tell them all I love them and can´t wait to join you all real soon. I will love you til the end of time
Rena Greene Mulder
May 7, 2025
I will see you when I get there. Tell daddy hey for me.
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