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Preston Gainer Obituary
Nov. 2, 1935 – March 7, 2011
Mr. Preston Lee Gainer was born in Graceville, Fla. on Nov. 2, 1935 to Thready Gainer Sr. and Susie Brown Gainer. He accepted Christ at a very early age and joined Salem AME Church. Mr. Gainer enlisted in the US Army and served his country for many years. He was also an entrepreneur in Bay County for many years. He worked for Gulf Asphalt for over 30 years until his untimely death. One son was born in his first union of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thready and Susie Gainer, his three brothers, Willie Lewis, Ernest, and Thready Jr., his first wife Mrs. Gracie World Gainer and second wife Mrs. Maggie Gainer.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one son Willie (Pamela) Gainer of Panama City, Fla.; two stepdaughters: Ms. Carrie Glasco of Plainfield NJ, Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Newark NJ; eleven grandchildren: Janice, Lynn, Barbara, Marvin, Bernard, Rodney, Yolanda, Eric, Angel, Jasmine, and Cassandra; many great-grandchildren; three sisters: Laura, Marie, and Margaret; two sister-in-laws: Ms. Essie Gainer, Ms. Lizzie Jane Comer. He also leaves behind numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends.
Homegoing celebration services will be Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Salem AME Church, 5729 Browntown Rd., Graceville, FL 32440. Pastor Melenda T. Smith, officiating. Internment will be at Hinson Cemetery, Browntown Rd., Graceville, FL 32440. Repass will follow at the Salem AME Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
"A Peaceful Garden"
915 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, Fla. 32401
850-522-8889
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Alvin Edwards,III
March 13, 2011
May God's love sustain you at this time of transition, for we know Uncle Gainer is in a far better place than we are at this time. Our prayers are with you all, The Edwards Family
Elnora Donald Pounsel
March 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teretha Broxton
March 11, 2011
Will,Carrie and Hattie....my dear cousins,I'm so sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort and surround you now with His love.May His peace flow through your heart and comfort your spirit.Just wanted you to know that you are surrounded by the loving prayers of your FAMILY.....I can remember Uncle Gainer calling me "stringbean" from a child to adulthood. And his laughter was always heart felt.
May the love of God
give you peace,
May the love of family and friends
give you comfort,
May the love of your dear one
remain in your heart
And give you strength
through the days ahead.
Love Cousin Tee
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