Garen Baroorian

Garen Baroorian, 66, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 11, 2026, at his residence following a period of declining health.

Garen was born on March 29, 1960, in Tehran, Iran to the late Baroor and Emma. He was a devoted family man, owner and president of Evershop Saw and Tool in Hickory, where his leadership was defined by a rare blend of professional excellence and genuine warmth. A man of immense generosity and deep-seated kindness, he cultivated a workplace that felt like family, earning the profound respect and affection of every employee who had the privilege of working alongside him. His legacy is one of unwavering devotion to his family and a compassionate spirit that touched all who knew him; he was quite simply the very best of us.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda; his daughter, Alicia; his son, Christopher; three grandchildren, Luisa, Alexander and Julian; and his sister, Shake.

The family will receive friends on Saturday November 14, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls.

A Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls with Pastor Jason Hines officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue #100 Charlotte, NC 28207.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.

The family is in the care of Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations, 35 Duke Street Granite Falls, NC (828) 396-3385.