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Eric Gaiter Obituary
Eric D. Gaiter Jr., 22, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with our Father on July 14, 2016.
He is survived by his son, Eric D. Gaiter III; father, Eric (Stacey) Gaiter Sr.; mother, April (Nick) Parker; great-grandmother, Catherine Gaiter; grandmothers, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Gaiter; grandfather, Edmond Strickland; sisters, Le'Bre Anthony, Janet Johnstone, Erica Gaiter, Zhjontaya Anderson, Cashmiere Bradley, and Shay Monay Bristel; brothers, Javan-Eric Gaiter, Dushawn Cobb, Nymir Harris, Isreal Gaiter, Devone Greer, Donald (Duck) Johnson, Damion Stevenson, and Gregory Paige; and a host of relatives and friends.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 940 McKinley St., Akron, OH 44306. Funeral services will immediately follow. Pastor Lorenzo Glenn eulogizing. Internment Glendale Cemetery. Please send condolences to Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320.
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Christine
August 23, 2023
We miss you down here cuzn. Friday is Moe's birthday so ya'll have a ball up there in paradise. Say a few raps for cuzn on his birthday. I miss you Yep I love you more. That's what you always told us when you was down here. Continue to watch over us
Jamarion Dawkins
April 16, 2020
Rip to my uncle G
April 22, 2017
Rip gaiter g
shelby crane
September 1, 2016
R.I.P Gaiter G its yo world
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Leonard Greenwood
July 28, 2016
So sorry for your lost, my prays are with the family.
Eric Spooney
July 24, 2016
1 of my South Ranger hitters and favorite young men, always showed respect and love! Love you Eric Gaiter Jr. Rest easy from Coach Spooney
Juanita Gichana
July 23, 2016
My family is hurting in the loss of such a young man. Eric you were a father who walked long miles to be the father he deserved. Hold your head up and know he is at peace and in a serene place. Remember its ok to cry but, most importantly know he is in heaven. Praying everyday for you. LOVE YOU always
M Lykes
July 23, 2016
Nothing can exspress what your going through, but I know you, and your strong, everyone comes to the King, but were does the King go when he is hurting. GOD.
love and respect always. -Lykes
King family
July 23, 2016
To the Anthony & Gaiter family my God give y'all the strength, comfort and the love y'all need during this time.
Diane Cook
July 23, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Bree Boyer
July 22, 2016
I'm sorry for your lost your family is in my prayers..
July 22, 2016
To the family of Eric, as a parent/grandparent, my heart goes out to you, and you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time.
(1 Corinthians 10:13)
TNF - OH
eash
July 22, 2016
love ya lil.Loc........Praying for the Anthony and the Gaiter family....
Deborah Clinton
July 22, 2016
My condolence to the famiy
Natalie Smith
July 22, 2016
TO THE GAITER FAMILY:
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Natalie Smith & Natasha Ervin
Danielle (BigDan) Suttles
July 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your strength.
Cheryl Brantley
July 22, 2016
I fly away old glory I fly away. Fly away Gods little angel haven't seen you scents you were a baby now your on your way to glory. Your life was shorten but your journey with the Lord will be foreverrih. Live Ms. Cheryl C. Brantley and family
Kathy Alexander
July 22, 2016
May you rest in peace ...My condolence to the family...
Tanisha Davis (Lamb)
July 21, 2016
Eric & Erica, condolences from my family to yours during this difficult time. Sending prayers up for your family and friends.
Bernice Crockett
July 21, 2016
Eric I am so sorry for your loss. Please look to God for strength in this difficult time. I love you and keep your head up.
Diane Deck
July 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God comfort you all during this time of mourning and give you all the strength that you need. I will continue to pray for you all. God Bless.
July 21, 2016
Sincere Condolences The Loss Of Your Loved one
Earth Has No Sorrow Heaven Cannot Heal
The Hubbard & Kelley Families
July 21, 2016
To the Gaiter family, may you find comfort in this bible passage. "I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you." 2kings 20:5
Fran
July 21, 2016
April & the Gaiter Family, Prayers going out from our family.
Wylene Edwards
July 20, 2016
The Edwards family is saddened by the loss of your dear loved one.
Pacman Hearn
July 20, 2016
You always gone be in my heart in miss by your brothers in sister Pacman Tone in Porshae love you Gbaby in always will
Tiffany Reynolds,James
July 20, 2016
Rest easy cousin you will forever be in my heart
July 20, 2016
Gaiter Family, God is a refuge for us, especially during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11
Lola Warren
July 20, 2016
May God bless the family. And keep you strong.
Shelly Ryals
July 20, 2016
My heart goes out to the GAITER family as a WHOLE. Keep yalls head up. Love Yall.
The Rouser Family
July 20, 2016
He will truly be missed
Shelly Ryals
July 20, 2016
Eric, thanks for the greatest gift of all my NUNU. (Baby Gaiter) and that I will always keep you on my heart. RIP!
Sharon Powell
July 20, 2016
April you are in my prayers
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