Gary Graydon Throneberry, age 82, of Shelbyville, TN passed from this life suddenly and peacefully in his chair on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home, followed by words of remembrance with Pastor Bryan Nerren at 1 p.m.
Gary will be taken to Baker County, Georgia for a graveside service and burial officiated by Rev. John Cook, that will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1st at Notchaway Cemetery.
A native of Bedford County, Gary was born October 29, 1939, known by many and respected by all who knew him, Gary was a man of many talents and vocations. An avid golfer, fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast, he still found time to work and play on his RVs, which remained one of his pleasures for a large part of his life. His attention to detail and craftsmanship were his trademarks as were a ready smile and wit he brought to any conversation.
An entrepreneur at heart, he lived to the beat of his own drum. Early in his career, he invigorated the Motorcycle Trade Association as a lobbyist in D.C. and also started a motorcycle trade magazine out of New York. He returned to Shelbyville at age 39, and successfully started businesses in the machine sales arena.
A Veteran of the United States Air Force, he later became a private pilot and another venture followed, a business involving sales of Beechcraft Bonanza small airplane accessories. His retirement brought more time to work and travel on his bus and many hours were spent changing this, perfecting that, in his shop here in town. He was a member of First Baptist Church in his hometown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Avery (Margaret) Throneberry and Martha Moore Tolar; brother, Tony Tolar; and sisters, Nancy Allen and Barbara Woodruff.
He is survived by: his loving wife Gloria Rentz Throneberry; sons, Wallace Anthony Throneberry of FL and Garen Avery (Jennifer) Throneberry of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Caden, Conner and Jillian Throneberry; and brother, Chris (Susan) Tolar of Shelbyville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association, P.O. Box 391, Shelbyville, TN 37162 or www.shelbyvillebedfordhumane.org.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
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