Gary Gregory Sutphin

July 4, 1948 ~ November 11, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gary Gregory Sutphin, 76, of Asheville, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., Gary was a son of the late Floyd William and Nora Babb Sutphin.
Mr. Sutphin was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for Norfolk Southern Railway, and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and the Swannanoa Masonic Lodge. He loved family gatherings, picnics and birthday cake, and he had a great sense of humor.
Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Sutphin Hensley and Misty Sutphin Sharpe (Chris); the mother of his children, Linda Lee; grandchildren, Kristina Harwood (Koty), Savannah Hensley (Paige) and Morgan Sharpe; great-grandchildren, Weston and Amila; sister, Gail S. Jones (Rick); brothers, Ron Sutphin (Juanita) and Johnny Sutphin (Pat); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Services
Visitation: November 17, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: November 17, 2024 2:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
Gary, This makes me so sad. You’ve been part of my family for over 50 years. You will be missed. I hope God gives your family strength and peace. Rest in peace my friend. Love, doreen
Dear Misty and Kimberly,
My name is Susan. I’m sure you’d only remember me as being Nicole’s mom. Gary was our neighbor on Davenport Road. He was the best neighbor, and one of the kindest man I’ve ever known. Nicole and I thought of, and spoke with him, and Little Miss Daisy often. I truly thought the world of him. I know how much he loved you girls. And I know you’ll be missed terribly.
My heartfelt condolences.