A Great Man Has Passed Away

[magslam]

Sorry to learn the sad news. My condolences to Scarbelly friends and family. May God share his company now. 

 

[jag58ca]

very sorry to hear this...when I joined this site he was the first one to respond to my questions when I was starting out,he was truely an asset to this site!

 

[frosty]

Gary was one of the "good guys", and a true mentor to many on SMF.  Positive in his comments, and knowledgeable in his own humble way.  Giving to his community both at home, and here.

What a wonderful friend, family man, and gentleman.

He is already missed by many, and deservedly so.

May his family know the true friends he has here are also feeing the loss as well.  May God bless them in these sad times.

 

[bama bbq]

This one man had a profound impact on many others far beyong his 66 years with us.  The legacy of his life will live on in that way.  I will honor him, as many others have said, with smoke. 

 

[chef jimmyj]

I can't believe this! I talked to Gary frequently and he just told me he felt great. I am so sorry to hear this horrible news. My best wishes to Kat and Gary's Family...JJ

 

[billdawg]

Such sad news to read. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. God bless.
 

 

[papagrizz]

"Scarbelly/Gary  has crossed the river to be with some other great soldiers. The rest of us will be along soon enough,

Gary, so pop smoke when you hear us inbound. The goofy grape (purple smoke) will work just fine." ( Author,Joseph L. Galloway)

God Bless

Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2009/04/10/65894/commentary-fallen-brothers-found.html#storylink=cpy

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• papagrizz
• Oct 26, 2012

    

    

 

[captsly]

RIP Scarbelly,,,,You will be missed by all!!  My condolences to Lisa and family, and prayers for you all.

 

[lisa b]

I am so shocked to hear this sad, sad news.  I spoke to him a few weeks ago prior to my judging a competition near his home.  I am so sorry for his family.  He was a super nice guy who loved his family and was really involved with his grandkids. A big loss.

 

[shoneyboy]

 One last smoke for a friend .....

 

[smokeluvin]

Wow I'm shocked to hear this sad news. I never had the pleasure to meet scarbelly (Gary). But he was the first person to greet me o. This forum and invite me to the so cal forum. I can tell he was a good man. I read lots of his post on here and his newer post with the kids at his house. Truly a great man that will be missed my condolences to his family.

 

[whtplainssmoker]

Rest in peace Gary.  So sad to hear this news.  My heart and condolences go out to his family. 

Gary was alway quick to respond with helpful suggestions, words of encouragement and of course some playful ribbing.  I went back and looked at some of the threads I started and he provided congrats or useful suggestions on virually all of them. His contributions to this forum will be greatly missed. 

 

[rtbbq2]

Scarbelly was one of the people who helped me a few times on this site. He had a great knowledge and was a very nice man. I am disheartened by the news.

 My prayers go to him and family....May God bless you and your family Gary..

 

[diamond jim]

Scarbelly was one of the first people to welcome me to SMF. 

I would like to pass on my thoughts and prayers to his family and those that were close to him.

May he rest in peace.

 

[rabbithutch]

Gary taught all so much. He was a kind and generous man who will be sorely missed.

Condolences to the family.

RIP, friend.

 

[mots]

I'm so sorry to hear this, he was the first one to greet me just a couple of weeks ago.

My condolences to his family. Said a prayer for them.

 

[firestarter]

condolences and prayers to his loved ones, friends, and everyone who knew him..
 

 

[nivekd]

He greeted me on my first post...love ya Gary...Its 5 Oclock somewhere...smoke on Gary!!

 

[michael ark]

He will be truly missed. Sorry to hear of the familys loss. He was a verry good man.

 

[smokinjoe1970]

Sorry for The Loss of a great member and  smoker