Mr. Dennis \u201cMote\u201d Gary McCrary, 71, born on Monday, April 10, 1950, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home. Graveside services were held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens with Neal Smith officiating.
\nHe worked in the wood industry for many years, starting at Hiwasee Land Co., then Bowater and ended with Scottsboro Forest Products. He finished concrete as a side job and umpired baseball games. He liked to stay busy. He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. For many years, he was associated with the Jackson County Sportsman Club. He also loved Elvis Presley and Alabama football.
\nHe leaves behind his wife of over 48 years, Debbie McCrary; sons, Adam (Mandy) McCrary, Clint McCrary; brother, Danny (Joy) McCrary; sister, Sandra Owens; stepsisters, Valerie (David) Bitondo, Carolyn Palmer; stepbrother, Ben (Mary) Dehart; so many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He loved all of them very much! He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen McCrary; father, Bud McCrary; stepmother, Marie McCrary; son, Chad McCrary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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