Thursday, December 2, 2010 10:26 am

Mr. Gary R. Epley, 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. A Graveside Service was held in Sunset Memorial Park.

Mr. Epley was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Benjamin Epley and Robbie Lee Woods Epley.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret B. Epley; 3 children, Debbie Melton of Forest City, Michael Epley and wife Hae of Savannah, GA, and Sherry Bailey and husband Scott of Rutherfordton; 1 brother, Harvey C. Epley and wife Mary of Universal City, TX; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Harrelson Funeral Home, Caroleen, NC is serving the family.