Mr. Garry Scearce

Mr. Garry Emerson Scearce, age 52 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Scearce was born in Surry County February 15, 1960 the son of the late George and Ella Sue Scearce. Mr. Scearce was retired from Surry County Emergency Medical Service after 30 years of service. Mr. Scearce was currently employed as a nurse supervisor at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. He also was currently serving on the Surry County Board of Commissioners; was an active trustee and deacon of the Victory Baptist Church in Mt. Airy. Mr. Scearce is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Vicki Bowman Scearce of the home; one son and daughter in law, Corey and Nicole Grey Scearce of Mt. Airy; sister, Pamela Scearce and fiancé, Tim Burkhart of Mt. Airy; brother, Mike Scearce and fiancé Andrea Burgess of Kannapolis, NC; mother in law, Nellie H. Bowman of Mt. Airy; sisters in law, Karen Edwards and husband, Tim of Mt. Airy, Dawn James and husband, Keith of Mt. Airy, and Marsha Scearce of Pageland, SC; nieces, Hillary Haigler and husband, Jason of Pageland,SC, Macey James and Hollie James both of Mt. Airy; 2 great nephews, Cody and Triston Haigler of Pageland, SC; an aunt, Carolyn Hardy and husband, Joe of Danville, VA, an uncle, Buddy Scearce also of Danville; best friends, Mark and Janice King of Mt. Airy, and Jessica King of Mt. Airy. In addition to his parents Mr. Scearce was preceded in death by his father in law, William Bowman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Victory Baptist Church with the service conducted by Rev. Joey Jessup with interment to follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The Scearce family will receive friends at the Victory Baptist Church on Tuesday night from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Victory Baptist Church c/o Monty Leonard PO Box 1771 Mt. Airy, NC 27030. The family wants to say a special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care.