Gary Dean Wolfe Obituary (1952 - 2026)

Born Dec 17, 1952, Gary Dean Wolfe attended Clyde A Erwin High School in Asheville, NC. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary Dean Wolfe.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Birth	Dec 17, 1952
Date of Passing	Feb 05, 2026
About	Gary Dean Wolfe, 73, of Asheville, NC, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the CarePartners Solace Center. Born December 17, 1952, in Buncombe County, Gary was the son of the late Thomas Edgar Wolfe Jr. and Joann Yoder Wolfe. A 1970 graduate of Erwin High School, Gary spent his career as a skilled journeyman welder. Outside of work, he was an avid sports fan who found his greatest peace at the beach. He is survived by his son, Scott Wolfe (Beth) of Weaverville, NC; daughter, Kristi Wolfe Ball of Erwin, TN; brother, James “Bub” Wolfe of Forsyth, GA; and sisters, Pam Wolfe DeBruhl (Kim) of Asheville, Jamie Wolfe Wilson of Candler, and Tammy Wolfe Cutshall (Lloyd) of Leicester. He also had 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will celebrate Gary’s life during a private service at a later date. They wish to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at the CarePartners Solace Center for their compassionate care.