Gary Lee Cale, 68, of Spencer, WV passed away March 29, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 1, 1954 in Parkersburg, WV and was the son of the late Roderick J. and Roberta Lee Webb Cale Smith.

Gary was a 1972 graduate of Spencer High School and attended Keffer United Methodist Church. He had retired after 40 years of service as a nurse from Roane General Hospital; and enjoyed mowing his yard and researching genealogy.

Left behind to cherish his memory, are three brothers, James, Stephen and Frederick Cale all of Clover, WV; three half-brothers, Rodney, Timothy and Franklin Cale all of Parkersburg, WV; four half-sisters, Bettie Doris Smith of Spencer, Susan Cale Marlow, Sheri Ann Cale Emrish and Margie Cale Eaton all of Parkersburg; two step-brothers, Jimmy Smith of Banner Hill, WV and Stanley Smith of WV; and special first cousin, Aretta Webb Mills of Spencer; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-father, Lonnie B. Smith; step-mother, Vaunda Cale; half-brother, Michael David Cale; step-sister, Linda Sharp; and step-brother, Neil Smith.

Services will be 7:00 P.M. ~ Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, 206 Beauty St. Spencer, WV 25276 with Pastor Danny Whited officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Gary would like donations to be made in his memory, to the Roane General Hospital Foundation: RGH Foundation, Inc. 200 Hospital Dr. Spencer, WV 25276.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com