Life story

"Dr. Gary Eugene Silvers, age 58 of Rome, Ga passed away Thursday January 5, 2023, in a Rome
hospital. He was born on March 14, 1964, in Summerville, Ga to the late Thomas
Alfred Silvers and Kathleen Corbin Silvers who survives.
Dr. Silvers was raised in Summerville, Georgia and was a lifelong
member at Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Silvers lived a very fulfilling and
interesting life. Throughout his life, his talents, energy and belief in Jesus
Christ allowed him to travel many paths. He spent many years working in the
health care industry as well as teaching at Georgia Highlands College in Dallas,
Georgia.
He believed in being a life long learner and encouraged that
philosophy to those who were close to him. He completed his undergraduate and
graduate degrees from Shorter College. To encourage his children that nothing
is impossible, he furthered his education by completing his doctorate in
leadership from Tennessee Temple University. He kept Jesus Christ first throughout his
journey and was the epitome of the phrase “wise men seek Him.” He decided to
attend seminary and obtained an additional master’s degree in theology from Liberty
University. He utilized his skills best through music, lectures, testimonies,
writings, humor and through his daily existence.
Survivors include his children Alex (Lindsay) Silvers, Blair
(Dustin) Knight, and Sara Kate Silvers, three grandchildren; Lily Knight,
Stella Knight and Hendrix Silvers; mother Kathleen Silvers; siblings Tammy
Mitchell, Rickey Silvers, and Mickey Silvers as well as many nieces and nephews
that were very special to him.
Services will be held Monday January 9th at Earl Rainwater Funeral home in Summerville, Georgia. Family will recieve friends from 3:30 p.m. until time of service at 4:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Summerville Cemetery

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