William “Will” Hughes Gage

March 26, 1976 - October 26, 2022

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First Baptist Greenville

847 Cleveland Street

Greenville, SC 29601

864-233-2527 |

Thursday 11/3, 2:00 pm

First Baptist Greenville

847 Cleveland Street

Greenville, SC 29601

864-233-2527 |

Thursday 11/3, 1:00 pm

Visitation immediately following the service

William “Will” Hughes Gage passed away on October 26th, 2022 surrounded by those who loved him.

A family member put it best – whatever “IT” was, Will had it in spades. He was “cooler than the other side of the pillow” as he loved to say. Will was a vibrant, magnetic soul who never met a stranger. He was big-hearted and ever the champion for the underdog. He was fun-loving, quick-witted and never ceased to conjure a laugh with one of his many perfectly executed one liners. He was charismatic, a light that shone so bright you couldn’t help but gravitate towards him. That was our Will.

He was an avid music buff and the world’s most devout Widespread Panic fan. He traveled the world to see his favorite band play and forged lifelong friendships with those that shared his same love for music.

As the grandson of a record-holding, Clemson football alum, his blood ran orange. If there’s anything he loved as much as his beloved WSP – it was watching the Clemson Tigers play.

Will loved his friends and family fiercely. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Florence & Hal Mauney, his father and stepmother, Robert & Melody Gage, his siblings Rob Gage (Angie Gage), Elizabeth Thomas (Payne Thomas), Angie Mauney and Chris Mauney and nieces and nephews – Alston Gage, Stephen Gage, Laura Gage, Mary Elizabeth Gage, Amelia Thomas and Olivia Thomas. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Juanita Hughes, and paternal grandparents, Robert “Big Daddy” & Patsy Gage.

Will was one of a kind and he touched so many. He will be missed dearly by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. There is a giant, irreparable hole where he used to be, but we find peace knowing he is having a joyous reunion in the sky with his grandparents. Put some Widespread Panic on the speakers and pump up the volume, hug your friends and family, and say a toast to our son, brother, uncle and friend, Will. That’s how he would’ve wanted it.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Greenville, 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Visitation to follow immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of nonperishable food items to stock the food pantry at Triune Mercy Center.

Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

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First Baptist Greenville

847 Cleveland Street

Greenville, SC 29601

864-233-2527 | Map

Thursday 11/3, 2:00 pm

First Baptist Greenville

847 Cleveland Street

Greenville, SC 29601

864-233-2527 | Map

Thursday 11/3, 1:00 pm

Visitation immediately following the service

William “Will” Hughes Gage passed away on October 26th, 2022 surrounded by those who loved him. A family member put it best – whatever “IT” was, Will had it in spades. He was “cooler than the other side of the pillow” as he loved to say. Will was a vibrant, magnetic soul who never metContinue Reading

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Robert and family I am very sorry for your lost. God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

My Condolences to the Gage Family, I've known Gage pretty much all our lives, from back when he lived in the farmhouse on W. Georgia Rd., and we were going to Plain Elementary School, going back and forth over the same girl lol. I lost contact with him over the years, but kept up with him the last decade or so through social medial and he was literally one of the coolest, just laid back people I've ever met. I know without doubt, he will be truly missed by his closest of friends and mostly his family, May you R.I.P. MY Friend

12 Gage, hard to believe I wont see you tomorrow but I still feel ya and I know all of us do too. Hold the fort down up there. Love you man!

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Flo, We were so sorry to hear about Will. He worked for us many years ago getting up hay with our son David and other Mauldin High boys. He always had such a good attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dana

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I cannot express how sad it feels knowing Will Gage is not with us here on earth anymore. I am so extremely sorry to you Flo, and all his other family who I know loved him dearly. Will brought so much laughter into any room, and he had a heart of gold. He was a super special part of my life throughout my 20s, and I loved him dearly to this day. He will always be remembered, bc afterall, he WAS Will Gage....and I will remember him with a smile bc he was so good at making people do just that. I love you Will, and as our special hero JB says, may your 'spirit move in all things' ???
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I am so very sorry for the loss of Will. My children Brent and Jennifer Lucas went to school with Will so I know many of their friends. May God give you peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

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Rest easy brother. Phi Phi

You will be missed brother! Fallin soldiers never die they move to our hearts and live forever! Much Love Much Respect!

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Flo, I am so sorry. I know how you feel as your Will is now with my Lorie and the Grandparents and others who preceded them on the trip to Heaven. I regret that our family did not stay close through visiting each other but it seems like things like that do not happen much after the older generation has passed on. I would love to have know Will. You will be in my prayers and thoughts in the days, weeks and months which will follow. Love to you and to all of the family left to miss him. Grief is real and cannot be "cured" with a pill or a trip to the doctor. It does not leave.

Flo and Hal and family. We are truly heartbroken about your loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your family! May God guide you and bless you all! Love you!

My heart breaks for Robert, Flo and all of Will's family and friends. I hold you all in my heart and pray for comfort and healing for those who mourn. May he rest in peace. ?

So sorry, may our Lord and Savior hold you close until you can stand again. My heart feels pain I know your pain is great beyond words. Know I will keep you in my prayers. Love to my dear friend always in my heart.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

To all of those who loved Will, we offer our sympathy. He sounds like an amazing person! You are in our prayers as you celebrate Will’s life.

Robert my heart is broken for you, what a beautiful boy, I’m so sorry!

I am so sorry to hear of will passing, Robert and flo please know that Rudy and I are thinking of you and your families , you are in our prayers !!

I am so very sorry. Sending love and prayers to the whole family

You will be missed brother. Saw you and your dad just the other day and can’t believe it was the last time. Love you man and tell my dad hello.

You’ll be missed dearly Will! ?
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