Gary Melvin Pfohl

Gary Melvin Pfohl, Asheboro, NC (formerly Pendleton, NY) was called to his heavenly home on November 15, 2024. He was 62 years old.

He was born October 31, 1962, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Melvin and Elaine Pfohl. He was the youngest of 3 siblings. On June 16, 1984, he married Karen (Mueller) Pfohl. In July 1998 Gary and Karen moved to Asheboro, NC.

Gary graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1980. He also earned an Associate Degree in Animal Husbandry from S.U.N.Y. Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred. Gary retired from the United States Postal Service in 2020 after 20-plus years of service.

Gary enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years. He took up snow skiing after chaperoning a church youth group ski trip. He convinced Karen to try skiing on their 25th wedding anniversary trip. He looked forward to time spent with Karen skiing out west on their annual ski trip as they marveled at the magnificent beauty of God’s creation. Gary was also a fan of and enjoyed watching Buffalo Bills football and Duke Blue Devils basketball.

Gary was a member of Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church, Lexington, NC where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School. He felt he learned more preparing for the classes than those in attendance received. Gary loved the Lord. He was previously a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Sanborn, NY prior to moving to NC.

Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen (Mueller) Pfohl; sisters Donna (Robert) Knights, Barbara Walck (Mark Lindauer); In-laws Marlene Mueller, Kyle (Larry) Hall, Kim (Bill) Szelazkiewicz, Mike (Cindy) Mueller; nieces and nephews. Gary is predeceased by his parents Melvin and Elaine Pfohl, and father-in-law Myron (Mike) Mueller.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 19th from 5-7PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 10AM at Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1 Grace Way Drive, Lexington, NC 27295.

A special thank you to both Hospice of Randolph County and Home Instead of Asheboro for the caring individuals who made it possible for Gary to remain at home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, The Life Center of Davidson County, 601 West Center Street, Lexington, NC, 27292 or St. Peter’s Lutheran School, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132