Gary Dwayne Stiltner, age 43, passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2010 in Columbus, N.C. Gary was born on March 18th, 1966 to his parents Willa Ann Stiltner and the late Willard Stiltner. He was the husband of Kathy Stiltner, a construction worker, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Along with his wife and mother, Gary is survived by one son, Gary Dwayne Stiltner Jr. of Tn., two daughters, Tiffany LaDawn Stiltner of Pikeville, Ky., Carrie Ann Stiltner of Tn., three brothers, Tracy Stiltner and James Stiltner both of Pikeville, Christopher Stiltner of Tn., three sisters, Lisa Slone, Deborah Puckett, and Tabitha Easterling all of Pikeville, Ky., four grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Friday at 6p.m. at the Bowling Fork Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be Saturday 01/16/2010 at 12 noon at the Bowling Fork Freewill Baptist Church with Jimmy Kerr, Chris Bartley, and Estil Mullins officiating. The burial will follow in the Childers Cemetery at Bowling Fork.