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.