Gary R. Pelton

Gary Raymond Pelton, 55, Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Monrovia, passed away November 14, 2017, surrounded by his family, in the Wakemed Cary Medical Center. Gary was born May 15, 1962, in Indianapolis, to Raymond and Rowena (Thompson) Pelton, who survive.

Gary graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1980. He was the owner and operator of Studs Remodeling for more than 25 years. He was a talented craftsman who always exceeded the expectations of his customers and earned great reviews. Gary enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was also quite the car enthusiast and most proud of his 2014 Dodge Challenger - complete with custom painting and was even a numbered vehicle. He won many awards at car shows with the Challenger. Gary will be fondly remembered by a loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Melissa (Atwell) Pelton, to whom he was united in marriage June 4, 1988; sons, David Anthony (Stacy) Pelton of Greenwood, Kyle Matthew Pelton and Drew Justin Pelton, both of Cary, North Carolina; sisters, Laura Pelton of Brownsburg and Linda (Bill) Lewis of Greenwood; two grandchidren, Braden and Aryanna.

The memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. on December 29, 2017, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.