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Gregory Christopher Novack, 69, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after a brief, but severe, illness.
Born in Detroit, MI, Gregory was a son of the late Frank Joseph Novack and Stella Tess Novack Cates. He was a graduate of Schafer High School in Southgate. He lived in western North Carolina for the past 26 years and attended Mud Creek Baptist Church. He loved music, was a talented trumpet player, and played many other instruments over the years. His children and grandchildren were the pride of his life and he spoke of them often. Also, an animal lover, he especially loved his three dogs.
A compassionate, attentive, and caring person, he made his career in nursing look easy and touched the lives of many people throughout his medical career. He spent the final years before retirement working hospice at Elizabeth House.
Gregory leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 45 years, Deborah; his son, Andrew Novack (Melissa) of Hendersonville; his daughter, Amanda Buckner (Wesley) of Fletcher; his grandchildren, Thomas and Evan Novack and Theodore, Marlene, and Sonny Buckner; his brothers, Frank Novack (Barbara) and Fred Novack (Sharon); and numerous nieces, nephews and life-long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Victoria Ann Buckner.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Mud Creek Baptist Church with visitation the hour prior to the service. Pastor David Stanford will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gregory’s honor to Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Olaf Snyder posted on 10/30/18
I loved Greg a lot. I met him at the ER at Transylvania Community Hospital, in Brevard, NC. He was one of my most special friends there. He had Wonderful bedside manner with the patients, he showed a loving, caring attitude towards them. And he was very knowledgeable, and a VERY competent nurse. I always knew I could go to him when I had questions about a medical issue, and he would know the answer. He was always willing to help. He was a leader, and I could depend on him to know how to run a stressful ER situation. He was always cheerful and friendly.. I enjoyed talking to him about trumpets, because I have one too. Mine sits on the shelf, and his played beautiful music. He played beautiful trumpet (and many other horns) music to bless thousands of people. He often spoke about all the brass bands he was involved with. He knew everything there was to know about horns, and how to play them. He was SO TALENTED.!!!!! He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was always fun to talk to. I admired Greg with high respect, and was very grateful to have him as a friend. After we both left the ER, it was a while before we got together again, but our paths would cross every once in a while, and I always was blessed to be around Greg. Sadly, I did not know he was ill, and in the same hospital where I work for many days. He was in the same building as I, and I did not get to tell him good-bye. So, I will say it now, "Greg, I love you, and thank you for being a wonderful friend to me. I am sorry about the suffering you are going through, I wish I could help you feel better. You have been one of the most special friends to me in my adult years. I have the highest respect for you, and I will remember you as my special friend, who shined light into dark places."