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Jack Clinton Gaster, Sr.

January 3, 2015 By Hall-Wynne 7 Condolences

Jack Clinton Gaster, Sr., 87, peacefully went home to his Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Born February 10, 1927, in Chatham County, NC, to Hubert Edward Gaster, Sr. & Mary Christmas, Mr. Gaster graduated from Bells High School in 1944 and honorably served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He worked for Wrights Machinery/Sperry Flight Systems in Durham, NC for 35 years. An avid hunter, fisherman, and sportsman, Mr. Gaster most loved coaching his sons Randy and Jack, attending the football games which Jack coached, hunting with Randy and enjoying his grandsons’ and great-grandchildren’s activities.
Mr. Gaster was preceded in death by his parents; step-parents Althia (Pete) Amos and Ralph Bedient; brothers Hubert Edward Gaster, Jr. and William Lee Gaster; sister Bettie Catherine (Cathy) Gaster; beloved first wife of 31 years Dorothy Johnson Gaster; and son Jack Clinton Gaster, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Esther Marie Henry Gaster of Pittsboro, NC; son Randolph (Randy) Thomas Gaster of Clarksville, VA; daughter-in-law H.K. Gaster of Murphy, NC; grandsons Guy Brooks Gaster of Garner, NC & Travis Clinton (Sherri) Gaster of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandchildren Morgan Elizabeth Gaster and Jacob Brooks Gaster; sister Margaret (Peggy) Ward Gaster Kozar of Durham, NC; sisters-in-law Edna Gaster of Henderson, NC and Helen Gaster of Apex, NC; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Hall-Wynne Griffin Chapel, Pittsboro. The funeral service will be at 11 am on Monday at Pittsboro Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Pittsboro Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are being made through Hall-Wynne Griffin Chapel Funeral Home in Pittsboro, NC.

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  1. Don and Marian Lein

    January 3, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Marie and family,
    We offer our prayers on Jack’s passing. We want you to know that we are thinking of you, and hope that those thoughts and prayers will give you comfort at this time. Please let us know of anything we can do to soften your upcoming days.

    Don and Marian Lein

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  2. Rojalyn Phillips

    January 3, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Marie, I am sending prayers to comfort to you and the family on the passing of Jack. I will be praying for you right now, and will continue to pray for your continued strenght as the days go pass. Love, Roj

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  3. Deborah Cade

    January 3, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Jack is no longer struggling to live. He is alive and well with his God. May the family find peace in the wonderful family memories and the love in the family. God walk close to each of you.

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  4. Allen & Paula Tilley

    January 4, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Randy & family,
    Our thoughts & prayers are with you….stay strong

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  5. J.C.(jake)caddell

    January 4, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    my sympathy to family; a friend of 34yrs

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  6. Rhonda Lassiter Vitagliano

    January 4, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Marie,
    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. He was a wonderful man. I have memories of his laughter and work with the Baptist Men. May God be with you during this time.

    Rhonda Vitagliano
    Nashua., NH

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  7. Vicky Oldham

    January 11, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Marie,
    I just read of Jack’s passing. I am so sorry! You were so good to him, I am glad he had you to take care of him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! I hope to see you sometime soon.
    Vicky

    Reply

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