Gary “Buddy” Dalton Nicewander, 73, of Radford, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home in Parrott. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in Mannheim, German,y from 1966 to 1968. Gary retired from Inland Motor (Kollmorgen) after 38 years of service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a loyal Virginia Tech football fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Blake and Madelyn Nicewander; a brother, Blake “Took” Nicewander; and his father-in-law, Raymond Nester.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Debra Nester Nicewander; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Jeff Hager of Belspring; grandchildren Bailey “B” and Mason Hager; a sister, Fay Nicewander of Fairlawn; nieces and nephew Rita and Mark Hogan of Mason, WVa., Mary and George Grimes of Letart, WVa., and Robert “Bob” and Kim Nicewander of Hollidaysburg, Pa.; his mother-in-law, Elsie Nester of Radford; a sister-in-law, Shelby Handy, also of Radford; and many other relatives and friends.
The family received friends on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Memorial services followed with Pastor Danny Newman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pulaski County Public Safety EMS Division/REMSI, 6580 Valley Center Dr., Fairlawn, Va. 24141.
The Nicewander family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.