Gary Wayne Pauley, 77, of Madison, passed away Sunday September 13, 2020. Born December 12, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Oliver Wendell Pauley and Ada Pearl Young Pauley. Gary graduated from Elkview High School, Elkview, WV and later entered the United States Air Force serving at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX. A carpenter and builder by trade, he had worked in and around Northern Virginia for many years. A giver and social person, Gary loved being around others and doing whatever he could for them. He was proud to have been a member and sponsor of AA for many years and truly had helped many others over those years. Among the things he enjoyed were Nascar and the passion he had for motorcycles and riding. He had completely restored a 1977 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster in recent years. Gary is survived by his son Gary “Wayne” Pauley II; two sisters, Norma Morgan and Kay Kennedy; as well as extended family and many friends. Visitation and a celebration of Gary’s life will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 4 to 7 PM at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home Goodlettsville, TN. Military honors will be rendered at 5:30 PM. Inurnment will be held Saturday October 10th at 2:00 PM at Elk Hills Memorial Gardens, Big Chimney, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a to The Serenity House, 102 Harris St., Madison, TN 37115 www.serenityhousemadisontn.com If you are so inclined to send flowers, we would ask that it be in the form of something we can plant in a memorial garden.
Gary Wayne Pauley
Born in Charleston, WV on December 12, 1942
Departed on September 13, 2020 and resided in Madison, TN
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Tuesday October 6, 2020 4:00pm to 7:00pm
- Life Celebration Service: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Tuesday October 6, 2020 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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October 2, 2020 5:49 pm
Uncle Gary. I will miss you so much. I loved listening to all of your stories and your laughter.
October 3, 2020 12:38 pm
Lived beside Gary growing up and enjoyed being friends with him and his family. Prayers for the family as you grieve his passing.
October 3, 2020 12:39 pm
Sorry for your loss.
October 3, 2020 2:12 pm
Sorry to hear the passing of Gary, went to school with him.
October 3, 2020 3:30 pm
I’m so sad to hear about Garys death. I’ve known him since the 80’s and always loved his kind, generous soul. My sympathy to his son, and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him in Northern Virginia, including me!
October 3, 2020 4:10 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Wes and Gary were such good friends for years. Prayers of comfort for all of you🙏
October 3, 2020 4:44 pm
Wayne Pauley I’m so sorry buddy. Prayers to to and your family love ya
October 3, 2020 8:37 pm
I have fond memories of Gary over the past 30 plus years and am sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time and hoping you know what a significant impact Gary’s life had on many of us.
October 3, 2020 8:57 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. Went to school with him at Elkview.
October 4, 2020 1:31 am
So sorry for your loss. We shared a lot of good memories. RIP Brother
October 4, 2020 2:24 am
Travel well and happy old friend. Love ya’.
October 4, 2020 9:51 am
I have known Gary over 30 years. Eternal Memory…
October 4, 2020 4:31 pm
Sleep silent Dear One
as you cross the river over to Glory Land
Be with the Angels
As are you
Gary, you were my Friend and a Father Figure to my Son and I. You will be missed
Love to you Wayne and Your Family
Lisa and Travis Duryea
October 4, 2020 5:35 pm
I’ve known Gary for quite some time when he lived in NoVA. I even worked on that Sportster. Always a kind man that I will dearly miss. Sorry for your loss.
October 5, 2020 2:36 pm
I was so sad to hear of Gary’s passing. Gary and my daddy were best of friends and cousins down the line I believe. Gary was by my side when my daddy Keith passed away. Fly high Gary and tell my daddy hello. Much love to the family.
October 5, 2020 4:22 pm
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was my friend from 1964 til present. He’ll be missed by many. A great guy and such a good friend. May God grant you comfort and understanding
October 5, 2020 9:28 pm
Gary and I were “sober buddies” for a good many years here in NoVa. He was always willing to help, and he was a talented worker. I felt a sense of loss when he moved to TN, and now I feel it more so. Travel well, Gary.
October 6, 2020 9:36 am
Gary, you will be missed by many! So sorry Wayne, for the loss of your Dad, I know there’s a hurt in your heart that words will not help, but know you are thought of and will be in my prayers! Love you as always, Cathy ❤️🙏
October 6, 2020 10:05 am
I am so sorry for your loss, friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 8, 2020 8:43 am
So sorry for your loss, The family lived right next door to my grandparents on New Hope for as long as I can remember. My deepest sympathy for the family.
October 8, 2020 11:14 pm
So sorry for your loss bub. You are in my thoughts and prayers always 🙏🏻💙😘