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Gary Miles Hollen, age 79, of the Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born on May 25, 1943, in Upshur County, a son of the late Raymon Roscoe and Eva Maude Miles Hollen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: James and Warren Hollen.
He is survived by two daughters: Brenda and husband John James and Barbie and husband Dewayne Burr; several grandchildren; one nephew Thomas Hollen and wife Tracie; one niece Judith Hollen; two great nieces: Hannah and Kaitlyn Hollen; several close friends and caretakers: Bruce Tomblyn, Donna Matthews, Larry and Rosalee Hissam, Terry and Barb Gower, and Becky Hoover; and his loving canine companion Pixie.
Gary was a talented mechanic and enjoyed working on classic cars and attending car shows.
The deceased’s request for cremation was honored; a memorial service will be held at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Terry Gower officiating. Friends may call an hour prior to the service.
Memories may be shared online at www.heavnerandcutright.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service.
