Gary Huie Templeton, 67, of Angier, NC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Gary was born on August 18, 1956, in Watauga County to Maurice A. Templeton and the late Phyllis A. Templeton. Gary was a generous and caring person with an entrepreneurial side. His God-given artistic gifts gave him a natural ability in cooking and especially in painting. Residential and commercial painting is how he made his living, and he was much sought after for his incredible talent. From basic painting to intricate processes and techniques, he excelled in them all. His love for painting was only exceeded by his love for others, and especially his desire to help wherever needed. In the last year or so he had refocused his life on his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and had become heavily involved with Friendship Baptist Church in Angier where he enjoyed worshiping and serving with his family. Although he had obstacles and struggles during his life, he certainly finished the race well!

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his older brother Richard Templeton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Jacob (daughter-in-law Loren and granddaughter Emmaline Templeton), and Jesse Templeton, Father, Maurice Templeton; stepmother, Marsha Templeton; sister, Shannon Morgan; and brother, Terry Templeton.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, January 15, 2024, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Zane Fishel and Dr. Jeff Morgan will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00, prior to the service.

The service will be live streamed. Just click the following link at service time. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84807258395?pwd=TWx0MHpuU25HWW9hSXB3SC9BVmpnZz09 Meeting ID: 848 0725 8395                                                                                                                                                                                      Passcode: Templeton

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.