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Gary Sweatt Obituary
KANNAPOLIS - Gary Melton Sweatt, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord.
He was born Dec. 20, 1948, in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Eugene and Doris Haskins Sweatt.
Gary owned and operated Plain or Fancy Catering in Kannapolis since 1992. He loved to cook, travel, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Kannapolis Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Goetzinger Sweatt; stepchildren Jason Haynes (Jennifer) of Concord, Jessica Haynes of Kannapolis; grandchildren Grayson Haynes and Lilly Beth Bost; and his sister, Judy Roberts of Concord.
Services: Family and friends will gather at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate Gary's life.
Memorials: May be made to Focus On A Cure, c/o Karen Goforth, 1418 S. Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
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Alma Sweatt
February 4, 2013
February 3, 2013
RIP Gary, a lot of memories come flooding in, bicycling, skating @ Glass, as kids. A great caring guy, The world has lost a good one... Brady Chandler
Renee Morin
January 29, 2013
He was a very joyous and generous man, always wanting everyone he entertained to have a good time. I hope he rests in peace, and that his family finds comfort in the happiness he spread to others.
Jo Anne Stafford
January 28, 2013
The entire staff at Tom Johnson Camping Center is saddened by your loss, and we all send our condolences to Alma and the entire family. We will always remember Gary as a good and kind and generous man who took great pride in his catering business and took great care of his customers. May God's love comfort you in this difficult time.
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Ann Measmer
January 28, 2013
A wonderful man. Respected by all. RIP
Sue Frieze
January 27, 2013
Gary was such a kind and gentle man.I am a member of the Pilot Club Of Kannapolis,and he was caterer for our Thursday night meetings.He always took such good care of us;he never made us feel like we were a bother.Peace and love to his family;you were blessed to have him in your life.
Robbie Tate
January 27, 2013
He was a wonderful friend. He will be missed by many.
Kimberly Baucom
January 27, 2013
What an awesome man. Heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Gary will definitely be missed and will always hold a very special place in my heart. I pray for peace for his family.
Ebbie Fincham
January 27, 2013
Gary and I didn't always see eye to eye, but I had deep respect for this man. His struggles in the past years show more courage than most have in a life time..He was the love of my sisters life and will be missed by all who knew and loved him..RIP Gary..prayers, strength and love to the family...
steven mowery
January 26, 2013
Gary was a good friend, a helpful colleague, a faithful employee, and a benevolent employer. He was a good man. Our sympathy to Alma and his family and to all those who have worked with him. We will never forget his peach cobbler.
Leann Morgan-Steger
January 26, 2013
Gary was one of the kindest men that I knew. He always had a kind word and he was always there to lend a helping hand to others. May God give his family comfort and peace and strength in the coming days and during this time of sorrow . He will be missed by many .
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