Gary Caviness

Gary Quincy Caviness, 77, of Erect, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Cross Road Baptist Church where he was a member, with Pastor Justin Curry, Pastor Roger Brittingham and Pastor Gary Mason officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Gary was born on July 6, 1948, in Randolph Co., the son of the late Floyd Quincy Caviness and Mary Needham Caviness. He was a graduate of Seagrove High School, Class of 1966. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968 through 1969, in Vietnam 3rd Marine Charlie Co., 3rd Recon Battalion, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Gary retired from Townsend Inc. as a poultry grower. He enjoyed playing baseball in the Randolph County League, and formed little league and pony league baseball teams in the Erect area. Gary played golf for many years with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Williamson Caviness of the home; daughter, Kim Wilson (Dan), of Lexington; son, Jason Caviness (Sharon) of Asheboro; sisters, Susan Carr; Linda Brady (Lavan) both of Seagrove; brother, Tony Caviness of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Ryan Wilson of Lexington, Mark Wilson of Lexington, and Cohen Caviness of Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cross Road Baptist Church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross Road Baptist Church, 1566 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205, or to Corporal Johnny A. Williamson Detachment #1165 Marine Corp League, in care of Harvey Allred, P.O Box 2431, Asheboro, NC 27204.