Gary Eugene Silvers Obituary
Dr. Gary Eugene Silvers, age 58 of Rome, Ga passed away Thursday January 5, 2023, in a Rome hospital. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Summerville, Ga to the late Thomas Alfred Silvers and Kathleen Corbin Silvers who survives.
Dr. Silvers was raised in Summerville, Georgia and was a lifelong member at Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Silvers lived a very fulfilling and interesting life. Throughout his life, his talents, energy and belief in Jesus Christ allowed him to travel many paths. He spent many years working in the health care industry as well as teaching at Georgia Highlands College in Dallas, Georgia.
He believed in being a lifelong learner and encouraged that philosophy of those who were close to him. He completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Shorter College. To encourage his children that nothing is impossible, he furthered his education by completing his doctorate in leadership from Tennessee Temple University. He kept Jesus Christ first throughout his journey and was the epitome of the phrase “wise men seek Him.” He decided to attend seminary and obtained an additional master’s degree from Liberty University. He utilized his skills best through music, lectures, testimonies, writings, humor and through his daily existence.
Survivors include his children Alex (Lindsay) Silvers, Blair (Dustin) Knight, and Sara Kate Silvers, three grandchildren; Lily Knight, Stella Knight and Hendrix Silvers; Mother Kathleen Silvers; siblings Tammy Mitchell, Rickey Silvers, and Mickey Silvers as well as many nieces and nephews that were very special to him.
