Gary Dale Allison, 64, of Marble, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in a Murphy hospital.
Gary had lived in Murphy for most of his life and had worked for OMC for many years. Gary was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
He was the son of Helen Deitz of Hayesville and the late Frank Allison. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his beloved stepfather, Earl Deitz; his son, Nathan Haigler; and two brothers, Steve and Larry Allison.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his loving wife of 36 years, Teresa Allison; three daughters, Stephanie Haigler and spouse Suzanne of Kannapolis, Claire Allison of Marble, and Jody Burrell of Murphy; two sisters, Vickie Webster and husband Ronald of Blairsville, Ga., and Kelly Burch and husband Brian of Hayesville; brother, Jimmy Allison and wife Glenda of Murphy; three grandsons, Connor, Noah and Riley; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Bobby Lovingood officiating.
A private graveside followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Noah Haigler, Connor Haigler, Riley Haigler, Seth Morgan, Keith Barton and Brian Burch.
The family received friends prior to the services from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Industrial Opportunities Inc., P.O. Box 1649, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.