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Dr. Gary Carlton Kimsey

July 2, 1953 — January 17, 2025

Fort Mill, SC

Dr. Gary Carlton Kimsey, 71, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, following a courageous battle with complications from lymphoma. Born on July 2, 1953, in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Carlton Clifford Kimsey and Barbara Eloise Adams Kimsey. 

Gary graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1971 and earned his undergraduate degree from Wofford College in 1974. He pursued further education at the Medical University of South Carolina, obtaining a degree in pharmacy in 1979 and graduating from the College of Dental Medicine in 1983. A dedicated professional, Gary served as a beloved dentist in Fort Mill from 1983 until his retirement in 2009. He then spent several years working part time providing dental services to residents of skilled nursing facilities across the state.

Beyond his career, Gary demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others by volunteering on dental mission trips to Haiti, as well as Central and South America, offering care to underserved communities. In his personal life, he enjoyed walking his cherished dog Abby, hiking, traveling, golfing, snow skiing, scuba diving, and spending time by the ocean. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Fort Mill for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Roberta "Bobbi" Henry Kimsey of Fort Mill; his two sons, Cliff Kimsey of Rock Hill and Glen Kimsey of Wake Forest, his brother, Greg Clifford Kimsey (Deborah) of Fort Mill, nieces Christie Kimsey (Noah) of Los Angeles and Eryn Henry of Nashua, NH, nephews Carson Henry of Jacksonville, FL and Ryan Henry of Dunedin, FL, several cousins including Linda Price and Donald Jay Teague of Shelby, NC.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held on February 1, 2025, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 121 Monroe White Street in Fort Mill, SC. A reception will follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers or plants, donations may be made to one of Gary’s favorite charities: the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (cmda.org), Partners in Health (pih.org), or the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill (ascgreenway.org), or a charity of your choice.

Gary’s legacy of kindness, gentleness, and service will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. He was a strong, brave and inspiring man with an unwavering faith. May his memory bring comfort to those who mourn his loss.


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Saturday, February 1, 2025

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121 Monroe White St, Fort Mill, SC 29715

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