Gary Neal Halstead, 58, of Oak Ridge, passed away on Nov. 5.

He was born to parents James Joseph and Ruth Natvig Halstead in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 18, 1954.

He had served as an officer with the New York Police Department.

His survivors include his daughters, Susan Halstead and Jo-Anne Mathier of Asheville; brother, James Joseph Halstead Jr. and wife Cathy of Brooklyn; nephew and niece, James Joseph Halstead III and Kristine Halstead Klepper; and grandchildren, Samantha, Kaylee, Jerica, and Deandra.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, with Rev. Steve Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 11, from 3–4:30 p.m. in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary.

An online guest book may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.