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Gary Benjamin Spory, 70, Marine Corps veteran

Gary Benjamin Spory

OAK ISLAND — Gary Benjamin Spory, 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. He was born Sept. 6, 1950, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Donald and Lois (Phenicie) Spory.

Gary graduated from Johnstown High School in 1968. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation and honorably served his country in Vietnam. He enjoyed the island life, golf, shooting pool and Pittsburgh Steelers football.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dianna (Swope) Spory; brother, Donald (Butch) Spory; and son-in-law, David Maola.

He is survived by his children, Garrett (Fina) Spory and Allison Maola; twin grandchildren, John David and Eleanor; brother, John Spory; and nephews.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.

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