Gary W. August, 81, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 after a long illness.
He was born March 30, 1942, in Birchton, WV, and was the son of Willie August and Irene Adkins-August.
Gary was the owner of Augie’s Convenience Store. He was retired from August Home Improvement. He was previously employed by the Charleston Police Department as a Patrolman/Detective and worked as an Investigator with the Alcohol Beverage Commission for the State of WV.
Gary held a degree in psychology/sociology and taught sign language at Morris Harvey College.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Crum-August and son, Gary W. August, Jr., four brothers, two sisters and grandson-in-law, Adam Abdelnabi.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Dean and her husband Rick Dean, and Becki Justice and her husband, Mark Justice, grandchildren, Chaz Campbell and his wife, Emmaline, Janessa Campbell, Savannah Chambless and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Dillon and Austin Campbell and Wesley and Grady Campbell.
Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Yancey officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 until service time. Private burial will be 11:00am Monday, October 30, 2023, at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV.
Uncle Gary was a good man,and always a great voice of confidence and logic when I needed it most, especially during my college years. Uncle Gary was a trail blazer, and go getter in his own right as well, which showed by all his accomplishments. May you rest in peace with the lord and your family by your side. I will miss you Uncle Gary ,until we meet again. Your Nephew John William August ll
Kim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in each other during this difficult time! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!