Gary Dale Routh

Gary Dale Routh, 62, of Sophia passed away at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a long battle with illness. He was born June 5, 1963, in Guilford County to Franklin Dee Routh and Shelby Jean Pierce.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He was a skilled craftsman and used those abilities to build fine furniture. Gary loved his family, gardening, his cars, and tattoos. He was well known for his body art and had won several tattoo awards. Gary will be dearly missed by so many.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Routh of the home; daughters, Alicia Routh of Sophia, Ashley Routh of Sophia; stepdaughters, April Haynes Barber, Roxanne Trumpower; father, Franklin Routh (Sondra) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Larz Dale Strickland of Denton, Maddy Trumpower of Burlington, Harmony Trumpower of Burlington, Jalyen Trumpower of Burlington, Jamie Vaughn of Asheboro, Helena Vaughn of Fayetteville; brother, Frankie Routh; sister, Mitzi Pugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 S. Main Street, Randleman.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Routh family.