John Gaskins

Family-Placed Death Notice

GASKINS, John JOHN CONNER GASKINS John Conner Gaskins, 61, of Marietta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 29, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at the Church of the Apostles, 3585 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327, with a reception to follow immediately after the service. Born in Valdosta, Mr. Gaskins moved to Marietta 40 years ago from Nashville, GA. He was the founder and former CEO of Gaskins Surveying and Engineering Company and a member of the Church of the Apostles. Mr. Gaskins was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Gaskins. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gaskins; sons, Craig Gaskins and wife, Cara of Kennesaw and Brandon Hutchins and wife, Nancy of Marietta; sister, Jere Carruth and husband, Jerry of Hiram; grandchildren, Conner Gaskins, Riley Gaskins, Owen Gaskins, Emma Hutchins, David Hutchins, Rhett Hutchins and John Hutchins; an aunt; several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins. The family will be receiving friends at their residence during the week of October 3, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orphan Concern, Intl., PO Box 680871, 4574 Columns Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 or to John C. Gaskins Surveying Scholarship, SPSU Foundation, Attn: Kit Trensch, 1100 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30060. West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064, 770-419-9234. Online guest book available at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com. In the midst of pouring his time and energy into growing his company, Johnny still found time to be involved with his church, his community and his family. He loved people, golf, hunting and his Land Surveying Profession. Johnny served as a member of the Trustee Board of Southern Polytechnic State University, a District Commissioner for the Soil and Water Conservation Service, a member/past President of the Etowah Chapter of the Surveying and Mapping Society of Georgia (SAMSOG), a member of Fellowship of Companies for Christ, and was an active member in the Council for Quality Growth. In addition to these roles he assisted in writing development regulations for Cobb and Cherokee Counties and acted as a consultant in the writing of development regulation for the cities of Marietta, Powder Springs and Acworth. He served as an active board member of Orphan Concern, Intl. and supported many local and international ministries. He was active in the churches he attended, including small group ministry, teaching Sunday school and working with singles and youth. During his more than thirty years in the surveying and engineering industry, he developed and maintained a reputation that is highly respected. Since stepping down from his role as CEO of Gaskins, Johnny continued to be a major contributor to the company and surveying industry. Johnny acknowledged that faith was an essential groundwork for his business style and ultimately the reason for his accomplishments. www.westcobbfuneralhome.com