Gary Joseph Kufner

Gary Kufner, 70, of Athens, Georgia, died on December 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Frederick and Emilie Kufner. Gary lived most of his life in Hollywood, Florida but spent the last sixteen years as a proud resident of Oconee County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Fred Kufner. He is survived by his wife, Dee Kufner; daughters: Loren Kufner Towe, Danielle Kufner, and Tannis Kufner; grandchildren: Austin Towe, Cameron Towe, and Ruby Cash; and his numerous “grandpets.”

Gary was a talented photographer with a love for his family and sports. He loved watching his grandchildren play. Gary was a Veteran for the US Army and served in the Vietnam War.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at Lord and Stephens, West. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. before the service.

The Kufner family would like to request that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made in his honor to the Oconee County GA Youth Little League or the Oconee County Parks and Rec Department to honor his love and pride for his community and youth sports. To donate to the Oconee County Little League, please mail donations to:

Oconee County Little League

PO Box 253

Watkinsville, Georgia 30677

Attn: Coach Gary Kufner Memorial

Or donate online at the link: Oconee County Parks and Rec Scholarship Fund

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com