Gary Hardge Nipple

Passed 09/15/2020

Obituary For Gary Hardge Nipple

Mr. Gary Hardge Nipple

Martinez, Georgia—Mr. Gary Hardge Nipple entered into rest Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Public viewing Friday, September 25th from 5pm to 7pm at the mortuary.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Walker Memorial Park, 611 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901. Facebook Live streaming will be available through W.H. Mays Mortuary website.

Due to COVID-19, No Repast Brunch will be offered.

Gary Hardge Nipple entered into rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Augusta, GA. He was born on December 30, 1962 to the late Louise Nipple Anderson and the late Johnnie Hardge in Augusta. Gary attended Lucy C. Laney High School. He beamed with pride every year when he was able to attend homecoming and reconnect with old classmates. He was admired by many for his dress code whether it be casual or formal he could rise to the occasion. He was gifted with a true passion for barbering. He had a well-known barber shop called “G’s” where he served his community for years. He was full of life, always willing to mentor young men or share a quick word about the Lord. Gary was in his own element when he was cooking. He utilized his culinary skills to create appetizing meals for family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed dancing and watching sports. Gary became a member of the Bannaker Masonic Lodge of Augusta during his early years and a Champion Stewart for employee benefits for union members. In his latter years, he became a member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Gary received his credentials of Ministry as an ordained minister from the Universal Life Church on April 19, 2020. He was known and will always be known as a hardworking, faithful, and dedicated husband, father, brother and friend. Gary was preceded in death by: his mother, Louise Nipple Anderson; his father, Johnnie Hardge; and sibling, Karl Hardge. Gary leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Lori Gee-Nipple (Martinez, GA); children, Chevae, John, Kovey, Gary Jr. (Augusta, GA), Zachary, Jacob, Jared and Alyssa (Houston, TX); 2 grandchildren, NyKerie and Amayah (Augusta, GA); siblings, Margaret (Bobby), Luvinia, Clemestine, Earnestine, David (Katanya), Ross (Erica), Christopher, Aurthur, Charisse (Anthony) (Augusta, GA) and Cherae (Feltonnous) (Graniteville, SC); Richmond (Augusta, GA); his Uncle, John (Joanne) (Augusta, GA); his Aunts, Lilian (St. Louis, MO), Elease (Augusta, GA) and a host of other siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.

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