Gary Charles McGuffin, Sr. age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC on November 6, 1948, he was the son of Dorothy Barrett McGuffin and the late Charles W. McGuffin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he retired after 20 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Whetzel McGuffin; two sons, Michael McGuffin, of Anderson, SC and Gary McGuffin, Jr. and his wife Jamie, of Williamston, SC; a brother, Jerry McGuffin, of Anderson; a sister Debbie McGuffin, of Anderson; six grandchildren, Gary, Hunter, Connor, Nathaniel, Brooklyn, and Robert McGuffin; and his father-in-law, Carmel Whetzel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Whetzel. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Dr. Tony Smith, Reverend Ray Thompson, and Reverend Charles Allen officiating. Interment will follow at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veteran's Cemetery with military honors. The family will be at the home of Gary's mother located at 612 Palmer Street, Anderson, SC 29626 and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted. Special friends Kristine Blackwell and Cane Blackwell. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Thursday, September 22, 2016 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, September 23, 2016 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621