Gary Lee Hainley, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born August 24, 1943 in Ebensburg, PA to the late George John and Emma Lovell (Hysong) Hainley.
He was a 1961 graduate of Ebensburg High School and later the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Management. Gary had a long successful career in the private equity sector as well as a varied career as a grocery store owner, restaurant owner, Hospital Administrator, President and CEO of multiple companies. Upon retiring he helped his sons with their businesses in North Carolina (Sandhills Heating, Refrigeration & Electrical and Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery).
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved his wife and family, kids, grandkids and his extended family. Gary loved date nights at Vito’s with his wife Mary, the love of his life. Gary had many interests that included Hallmark Movies, listening to the Morman Tabernacle Choir, telling jokes, Fox News, peppermints and almond bark, reading, moving and buying cars, giving to others, traveling (especially to Sugar Creek, Ohio where he loved the thought of living an Amish life).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Peter Hainley, brothers, Robert and Donald Hainley and his father-in-law, LeRoy Loveland.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Hainley, his children, Tim Hainley (Kris) of Middleville, MI, Lisa Wolff (Rich) of Aberdeen, NC, Angela Garner (Mark) of Chapin, SC, Brian Hainley (Alison) of Pinehurst, NC, Bradford Hainley (Kelli) of Carthage, NC, his sister, Jane Schuliger (Wayne) of Moon Township, PA, his mother-in-law, H. Marilyn Loveland of Grass Lake, MI, grandchildren: Gabrielle Hainley, Savannah Hainley, Dallas Hainley, Marlaina Hainley, Chelsea Valkos (Kaylen), Wendy Wolff, Maisy Garner, Braelyn Garner, Trevin Garner, Mason Hainley, Grace Hainley, Parker Hainley, Lyla Hainley, great grandchildren: Wyatt Valkos, McKenzie Valkos, Trevor Wolff, Trace Stark, Mia Hainley, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501, St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or [email protected].
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, August 27, 2021 at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Southern Pines.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Service arrangements have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
