Mr. Gabby Strange, 66, of  Shelby, NC,  passed away, Sunday, May 16, 2010. Services were held at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Burial followed in Word of Faith Fellowship Cemetery.

Mr. Strange was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh B. Strange and Susie Newton Strange.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Mae Pruett Strange of the home; 1 step-daughter, Chrystal Page and husband John of Earl, NC; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 brothers, Jack Strange of Cleveland, Ohio, Jim Strange of Grover, Bobby Strange of Kings Mountain, and Billy Strange of Mooresboro; and a number of nieces and nephews including 4 special nieces.

Cleveland Funeral Services, Shelby, NC is serving the family.