Birth date: Aug 2, 1951 Death date: Jul 24, 2013
Rev. Gary Wayne McLain, age 61, of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Wo Read Obituary
Debbie and family ,i am so sorry to hear of your loss,i pray that gods word and his love bring you the comfort as i believe it will.gary was a awesome man ,now to be absent from you all is to be be present with christ and praise god knowing you will see him again and your other love ones that were called home,god comfort and bless you ,i love you ,tammie helms
What an honor it was to know Preacher Gary. He had such a sweet and humble spirit and always offered a smile to everyone that he met! Our prayers are for your family and for your church family, as well. God Bless you all.
To Debbie and family:I am saddened by the loss of Gary, but we all know he is walking and talking with Jesus today. Even as much as we miss him and we suffer from the emptiness that is present, I know that "GOD'S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT" for all needs. It is by God's grace & mercy that we are still here. I struggle with my purpose in life but when I think of Gary, I know what I am to do; as Gina posted on FB, we are to go in Jesus name and teach and lead and do God's will and make sure when it is our time and we stand before Jesus we can look around and see all those that we had a part in their being in Heaven too. I pray God will give you peace and strength in this time of grieving. I love you all! Love in Christ,Tim Chaney
Our thoughts and prayers with you and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Gary was a great friend, we use to play together as children. You have our deepest sympathy.
Debbie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Brad and I thought the world of Gary. From his days working with Brad at Stock to the day he married us, we always enjoyed his sweet smile and kind words. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Debbie and Family, Irving and I know that Gary was so much sunshine to the square inch to so many people. We will never forget how changed we were by his electric witness for the Lord. Graciously, God is our refuge and present help in our times of need. Your entire family will be blanketed with our prayers in the coming days. The Lord dearly loved Gary and will speak blessings of comforting love to you, his family, every day. May Gary's light shine through each of you until you meet again. God's grace and our love to you- Michelle Surratt
DEBBIE AND FAMILY, OUR HEARTS ARE SO HEAVY FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. NOT ONLY WAS GARY MY PASTOR BUT A GREAT AND LOVED FRIEND. HE WOULD ALWAYS GREET ME WITH A BIG BEAR HUG AND A SMILE. WE HAVE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER, GOING TO TEXAS WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. WATCHING THE TIDE ROLL IN AT OAK ISLAND TOGETHER. LAUGHING ABOUT FUNNY THINGS. HE LOVED TO EAT AND ENJOY HIS FOOD. I ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE HIM SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN WE HAD A DINNER AT CHURCH. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND LOVED THE LORD. THAT WAS EVIDENT IN HOW HE PREACHED AND WORKED FOR THE LORD. WE WILL CONTINUE HIS WISHES. LOVE ALL OF YOU.
Dear Debbie, We cannot express our sympathy deeply enough to you for your loss. We are so blessed and proud to have had gary marry us, we are blessed and happy and now have a little one as a result of our union. We are lifting you up in prayer knowing this is the hardest time for you and your loved ones to have to go through, please know we are blessed and thankful for all you both have done for us, much love and prayers, the Horton family
Wow what a sweet man of GOD..My prayers and condolences are with you. May GOD give you strength and encouragement.
Ronnie & I loved Gary. He was always a wonderful friend. It was great to watch him grow into a man that God used to help so many. I know your loss is so great and my words can never heal your pain. Please know we will pray for you and your family and for your church.
