Gary Carl Watford

Gary Carl Watford, 78, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehab following three years of declining health.

Gary was born in Thomasville, October 21, 1942, a son of the late Carl Edmond Watford and Mary Kathleen Hill Watford. He graduated from Fair Grove School and N.C. State University with a degree in electronic engineering and was a member of the R.O.T.C. at State. Gary served with the U.S. Army at the Pentagon. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30+ years of service. Gary was a member of Fairgrove United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer for many years.

Although Gary has no immediate family, he is survived by several cousins.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery by Rev. Sandra Ireson. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Thomasville Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Fairgrove United Methodist Church.