Gary Ruthe Nidiffer

Gary Ruthe Nidiffer, age 77, of Hogansville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday May 30, 2018. Gary was born September 20, 1940 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Earl and Leida Nidiffer. Gary worked in banking most of his life, over 35 years at SunTrust Bank in Auditing, Accounting, and Credit Card. He was an integral part of both of his sons’ sports aspirations and also an avid outdoorsman, including fishing, hunting, and boating.

Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia "Pat" Nidiffer; son Gregory (Julie) Nidiffer; brothers Jerry Nidiffer and Roger Nidiffer; father-in-law James Zehe, brothers-in-law Jim Zehe and Bob Zehe, sisters-in-law Nikki Zehe, Linda Zehe and Laura Zehe; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces; a special little girl, Caroline, who was a granddaughter to him; and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Emily Nidiffer.

Gary was preceded in death by; son James "Jimmy" Nidiffer; mother Leida Nidiffer; father Earl Nidiffer and mother-in-law Charlotte Zehe; sisters-in-law Virginia Nidiffer and Jackie Zehe; nephew David Nidiffer.

A graveside service for Gary will be held Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA, followed by an interment.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com for the Nidiffer family.