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Gary Lee Hathaway, 64, of Salisbury, NC passed away December 6, 2012 at Rowan Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Mr. Hathaway was born May 6, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Norval Hathaway and Helen Saltkill.
Mr. Hathaway worked for the United States Postal Service as a mailman. Gary Lee Hathaway proudly served his country as a United States Marine in Vietnam and the Philippines. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Ribbon for his brave service. Gary enjoyed collecting coins, fishing, spending time outdoors, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his father, Gary is preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Hathaway II.
Mr. Hathaway is survived by his wife; Carol Leach Hathaway, a son; Gary Wayne Hathaway of the home, daughters; Dawn Marie Hathaway Wray of Oregon, and April Leona Hathaway Lyle of Oregon, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Salisbury National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carolina Cremation.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Hathaway family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Claire Jospitre says
Carol, Gary Wayne, Dawn, April: I hope that in due time you receive God’s peace that excels all thought, so that it will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God is love and he cares for all his creatures; therefore, He would never bring us suffering. In 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 God is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. We read in Psalm 34:18 Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. May you lean on Him to cope with your separation from Gary. The Bible describes a time in the future when all mankind will not be subject to accidents, criminals, violence, sickness, and death. (Revelation 21:3, 4) Additionally, it is God’s purpose to restore the dead to life by means of a resurrection to a paradise earth. Jesus said, “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29) May these words bring you solace, delight and help you cling to a measure of happiness and joy from your fond memories of Gary.