Gary attended Garinger High School where he played football and baseball. He retired from the City of Charlotte in 2006 after 30 years of service. He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Charlotte for his work after Hurricane Hugo. He ran his own lawn care business for 9 years before fully retiring.
Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the great outdoors.
Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia Osborne Hines, daughter, Gayle Audrey Hines, son, Brandon Scott Hines (Melinda), son, Patrick Allen Hines (Hannah), granddaughter, Jerzi Swanson, brother, Wayne Hines (Jill), and sisters; Shirley Osborne (Gerald) and Kim Levins (Eddie).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Edward Lee Hines and Lois Webb Hines and brother, Edward Lee Hines.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29th from 11:00am to 12:30pm at McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 12:30pm. Gary will then be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens in Mint Hill, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Union County, 700 W Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110 and Viewmont Baptist Church, 1246 2nd Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
