It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Raymond Columbia of Bennett, North Carolina, born in Putnam, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 74, on October 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Raymond Columbia and Edith Whittemore Columbia. He is survived by : his wife Bonnie Bruce Columbia; his son Shawn Columbia (Lori) of Franklinville; his sisters, Gloria Breton (Al) of West Willington, CT and Judith Manville (Bill) of Vero Beach, FL; his granddaughter Maci Columbia of Franklinville; his aunt Mabel Burke of Putnam, CT; and his uncle Clarence Whittemore of Putnam, CT.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 or to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, Grace Haven, c/o Beulah Baptist Church, 8454 Howard Mill Rd., Bennett, NC 27208.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Services