Gary Burge

Weaverville, NC – – Gary Burge, newspaper reporter turned computer guru, avid sailor and lover of music and craft, died November 26th. The cause was complications from a stroke. He was 76.

Gary grew up in Lawrence and his first job was as a reporter for the Lawrence Journal World. He spent several years in journalism, and then became a computer programmer which evolved into a career that spanned four decades and five states. In 1998 he retired, moved to Florida, bought a sailboat, and turned his focus to art, craft and jewelry making.

Gary is survived by Judi Jetson, his wife of 21 years and his stepsister Leana McDaniel, of Lawton, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Weaverville in the spring.