Gary Hugh Street

North Augusta, SC - Memorial Services for Gary Hugh Street, 88, who entered into rest at home December 23, 2025, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel, Reverend Ashley Buchanan officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Mr. Street, a beloved husband, father, and Papa, was born June 20, 1937, in Gadsden, AL, to the late Jehu Calvin Street and Frances Marbut Street. He grew up in Piedmont, AL where he enjoyed scout activities, excelled in school and was always industrious. He attended Auburn University, majored in chemical engineering and was a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary. During his last two years he was a co-op student with Dupont at the Savannah River Plant, and during his last quarter at Auburn he met his future wife, Jane. After graduating from Auburn in 1961, Gary was employed by Dupont and had a successful 35-year career serving as a manager of technical and project groups with Du Pont and Westinghouse. Gary was a wonderful husband and father who always supported and participated in his son’s activities. He was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church where he had served as the church treasurer, a member of the finance committee and currently was treasurer of the Stillwell class. He enjoyed yard work, spending time watching the Braves, and anything Auburn related as a lifetime member of the Auburn Alumni Association. In retirement Gary volunteered with many organizations including meal delivery for Meals on Wheels and serving 15 years on the Aiken County Election Commission. Gary often enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting and musical events and all their graduations. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Jane, his son David (Ekaterina), Daughter-in-law, Jennie Street and six grandchildren: Riley, Davis, Olivia, Garrett, Owen, and Ava; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son Brian Street and his sister Trillis Weems. The family would like to thank Dr. John Velky, Crescent Hospice, and Comfort Keepers for their compassionate care of Gary during his brief illness. If so desired, memorials may be made to Community Ministry of North Augusta, PO Box 7152, North Augusta, SC 29861 or Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC 29841.

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Gary Hugh Street

June 20, 1937 - December 23, 2025