Preston Lee Gainer

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:

Pasco Gainer Sr. Funeral Home Inc.
"A Peaceful Garden"
915 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, Fla. 32401
850-522-8889