Gary Dale Weaver

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Gary Dale Weaver, age 52, of Blue Ridge, who went to be with the Lord Monday, September 6, 2021, in Blairsville, Georgia.

He was born again at the age of 13 and was of the Baptist faith. Gary was a member of the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Morganton, serving as the church treasurer. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Gary was a light and a blessing to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Felton Weaver; nephew, Heath Stover; and father-in-law, Rev. James Holsonback.

Gary leaves behind his wife, Amanda Weaver; son, Stephen Weaver, of the home; mother, Kathy Weaver, of Ellijay, Georgia; mother-in-law, Betty Holsonback, of Epworth; brothers, Wade Weaver and Mark Weaver, both of Ellijay,  and Mark and Melissa Holsonback, of McCaysville; sisters, Elane Hughes, of Ellijay, and Lynn Fowler (Francisco Vargas), of Chatsworth, Georgia; a special brother, Shaun and Tara Simmons; and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. from the Maple Grove Baptist Church in Morganton with Rev. Nathan Smith and Rev. Gerald Siniard officiating. Music was provided by Hannah Holsonback. The following gentleman served as pallbearers: Mark Holsonback, Justin Hughes, Shaun Simmons, Rev. Frank Ray, John Holsonback, Adam Weaver, Luke Holsonback and Austin Weaver. Honorary Pallbearers were Landen Siniard and Benjamin Holsonback.

Burial followed in the Maple Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the funeral home on Gary’s behalf to help with funeral costs.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins Funeral Home, of Blue Ridge, was in charge of the arrangements.