Gary Pelfrey
1944 - 2024
Gary Dean Pelfrey, July 1, 1944 – October 30, 2024
Gary Dean Pelfrey, 80, of Ohio Furnace, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Gary fought a courageous 2 year battle with cancer that ultimately succumbed to the illness at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Throughout it all his faith in his Lord and Savior never wavered. His belief in God was first and foremost in his life and the love of his family - his joy.
Gary is survived by his wife, Sue of 54 years; daughter, Kesha Hart (Craig) of Shelby, Ohio; son, Brent Pelfrey of Ironton; grandson, Cayden Hart of Shelby; brother, Paul Pelfrey (Clara) of Wheelersburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Gary was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School and retired from AK Steel. He served in the Army Reserves and was a member of Franklin Furnace Independent Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lena Vickers Pelfrey; brother, Ronald Pelfrey, and sister, Jackie Mollett.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 at Franklin Furnace Independent Baptist Church with Pastors Denny Hankins and Gary Arthurs officiating. Burial will be at Buckeye Cemetery in Franklin Furnace. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. Condolences to the family may be made at www.harrison-pyles.com.
Condolences
Steven Wright
Gary and me were childhood and beyond friends. I’m so sorry I did not see him and Sue on my last visit but, I look forward to seeing both in the presence of the Almighty, he was a friend, husband and father who will be missed by all.
Sally Lou Roach
Sue so sorry for your loss my thoughts and Prayer's are with you and your family Dewey Smith my son sends his condolences from fort Worth Texas he bought the house off of you of your dad's he always thought a lot of you and your husband .
David Lavender
Sue and family, Our hearts go out to you with Gary's passing. I remember those early years when we got to know you and Gary and your young family at the time. We shared many years connected as a church family, and through community events. I had the opportunity to also work with Gary for a short time at Armco. I think of Gary as friendly, and easy to know. More than anything, and most importantly, Gary gave his life for service and trusted Jesus as Savior. Our condolences and prayers are with you and the family.