George Gary Lavender, age 81 of Bostic

George Gary Lavender, age 81 of Bostic, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Gary was born April 18, 1943, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Paul and Reba Philbeck Lavender. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and graduated in the last class at Ellenboro High School in 1961. Gary worked in industrial construction in both general contracting and as a pipefitter. He honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Structural Firefighter from 1961 until 1964 during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Glennette Greene Lavender, and his brothers, Paul Dean Lavender and Steve Lavender.

Survivors include his son, Todd Lavender and wife Amy of Bostic, his daughter, Lisa Lavender Tauss and husband Frank of Haymarket, VA, his brother, Johnny Lavender, his sisters, Vivian Haney and Katherine Lavender, three grandchildren, Taylor Givens, Addie Lavender and Ben Lavender as well as his cousin and caregiver, Sarah Melton.

The funeral was held December 1 at Corinth Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mike Conner and Rev. Ad Hopper.

Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.