Gary Levesque

Gary Joseph Levesque, beloved husband, father and grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on May 29, 2024.

Born May 26, 1941 to Lawrence and Rita Levesque (predeceased in 1967 and 2005)

Gary's early years were shared with his siblings, Muriel Forest (Bill Forest), Roger Levesque (Jill Levesque), Linda Prince (Roger Prince) Karen Guy (Bill Guy), Bernadette Farley (Tim Farley) Raymond Levesque (Vicki Levesque) Nancy Lachance (Don Lachance) and Ron Levesque (Marta Levesque) who predeceased him in 2009

In 1962 he married his beloved wife, Dorothy Webster (predeceased in 2021) Together they raised their daughter Nicole. Gary was a devoted father and Grandfather to Sabrina and Natalie. Not letting miles stop him, he was always present at gymnastics, dance, graduations, First Communions, football games, and soccer games and of course Christmases. His granddaughters are the light of his life! Gary and Dorothy were elated when Nicole married Eric Siciliano in 2006. Gary’s relationship with Eric went beyond father-in-law and son-in-law. Gary always referred to Eric as his son.

As a young man Gary enlisted in the United States Army in 1957 at the young age of 16, he was honorably discharged in 1959 when his true age was revealed. During that time, he earned his marksman badge US rifle at Fort Dix. His exit from the Army led him to enlist in the United States Navy and earn his GED while there. During his time in the Navy, he spent four years on the USS enterprise and did two tours in Vietnam. He earned the national defense service medal, Vietnam, service medal and two bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam campaign medal, good conduct medal, expert pistol shot medal as well as a commendation from Commander Destroyer.

In 1979 he earned his Associate's Degree from Mountain View College and in 1991 his Bachelor's Degree from Dallas Baptist University.

After his service in the military Gary went on to work for the Department of Defense with the Army Air Force Exchange Service. Gary held various positions while with AAFES. In recognition of 26 years of superior service to the soldiers and airmen of the United States Armed Forces Gary retired as organizational design manager, strategic planning director, after serving from May 1967 to May 1993. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Services and reflect great credit upon himself and the army Air Force exchange service.
He was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Award and presented with the flag of the United States that had proudly been flown over our nation’s capital.
His years in the military had him stationed in various parts of the globe. Living in Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, California, Virginia, Texas and Florida and finally North Carolina. He also resided in the Philippines and Germany. Living abroad gave him many opportunities to travel and see Europe and Asia.

While in the Philippines he became a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. In Germany, he was elected the grandmaster of the Bavarian Masonic Lodge. Continuing attending meetings until his passing.

After retiring from AAFES Gary moved to Ellenton Florida where he went to work for Professional Standards-ICE Unit with the Manatee Sheriff's office. Gary retired as a deputy in 2005.

Gary's hobbies were as rich and varied as his professional life. In his younger years, he loved bowling and playing guitar. He obtained his pilot’s license in 1968– where he took to the skies for fun and later in 1984 as an instructor. Gary usually had a camera or video camera in his hands to document all the fun memories and trips that he and his family went on. His passion for golf was more than a pastime. He spent countless hours trying to perfect his game. He even created a birdie dance to celebrate.

Gary always enjoyed traveling and after getting a second chance at love with Angela Bridges they traveled to places far and wide. They spent countless hours on the Golf course enjoying each other and their love of the game and each other.

Gary leaves behind countless friends and family. All who would agree was the best of the best.

He'll be greatly missed by all who encountered his goodness, received his friendship, and were lucky enough to share in his time and humor.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tom Latimer. The family will receive friends following the service in the Coltrane Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.