Gary Gene Hottinger, 71, of New Market, VA passed away October 26, 2022 at Oak Lea Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.

He was born May 22, 1951 in Harrisonburg to the late Guy Ashby and Helen Pauline Cook Hottinger.

Gary was a line supervisor at Cargill.  He was a member of Brighter Day Bible Church in Mt. Jackson.

On June 26, 1971 he married the former Brenda Diamond, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Timley Simmons of Rockingham, Melissa Runion of Edinburg, Amanda Morris of Mt. Crawford; eight grandchildren, Megan Scott, Emily Simmons, Chase Simmons, Alexia Weaver, Drake Lawson, Lillian Lawson, Madison Simmons, Kaylee Weaver; one great grandchild, Caroline Simmons; one brother, Dale Hottinger; two sisters, Bonnie Hottle, and Carolyn Combs.

Pastor Larry Rinard will conduct a funeral service 2:00 PM Sunday at Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.  Burial will be in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Market.

The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 PM Saturday at Grandle Funeral Home.