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KENNETH GASKINS Obituary

GASKINS Kenneth Allen Gaskins, 43, passed away on Sunday, May 15th, 2011 after a short illness. Ken was born in Holly Hill, Florida and had lived in Jacksonville for the past 14 years. He was a former construction superintendant. He excelled at coaching youth basketball and soccer and was an avid Florida Gator fan. Going camping and having cookouts with his family and friends was always something that Ken greatly enjoyed. He was the most wonderful husband, father or friend that anyone could ask for. He would go out of his way at anytime of day to assist anyone in need. Ken will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 11 years Bonnie; daughter Samantha Day; sons, Blake Allen Gaskins and Matthew Allen Gaskins; parents, Dee and Betty Gaskins; grand mother, Jewell Chaffee; Sisters, DeAnna Lee Jackson (David) and Gina Marie Morton (Mitch) ; brother, Robert Wayne Robbie Gaskins; mother-in-law-Lynnea Frazin; sister-in-law-Sheri Jackson and numerous nieces, nephews and devoted friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 19, at Arlington Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Newton officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Church. A reception will follow the services. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 17, 2011.

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Martha Aiken

October 31, 2021

Bonnie you and Ken come to my mind often and again today and I thought I would share a memory. Ken always went big at holidays and all the kids loved him. I remember fondly the Christmas Christmas Tree trailer he decorated and took the kids around in. Alderman Park misses Ken and your entire family Bonnie.

April 4, 2012

To the Family of Kenneth Gaskins: My name is Sandra (Maddux) King and my mother's brother was Joseph Kirk Gaskin who lived in Live Oak, FL. He had a son named Raymond Kenneth (or possible Kenneth Raymond Gaskin) My mother's name was Zilla Gaskin Maddux. I believe that Kenneth Allen was my uncle Kirk's great grandson. My brother, Larry Maddux, is into geneology and has been searching for quite sometime for Uncle Kirk's son. He would complete the 5th of first cousins in my mother's family. We were so glad to find that he is still alive and well. My brother and I would like extend our sympathy to the family of Kenneth Allen. From all I have read he was a wonderful person and I wish we had had a chanch to know him, his father, and his grandfather. God Bless........Sandra (Maddux) King.

Tawwab Thompson

May 23, 2011

You will be truly missed. Ken was a gentlemen, a good friend, role model and "the Boss."

Ken Robson

May 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sheri Jackson

May 21, 2011

To my brother in law,
How you will be missed. I miss your laughter, jokes,smile,and so much more. Thanks for being part of my family. We all love you and one day we will meet again.

Reggie Montgomery

May 21, 2011

To: The entire Gaskins Family
May god be with you all in this time of need. Ken was a very good person. Like you all said, He knew no stranger. He will be missed.

May 20, 2011

Robert w.Gaskins.(bro. of Kenneth Gaskins)
my name is Eugene Gaskins and I would like to talk to Robbie Gaskins re: the coincedence of the Name Robert Wayne Gaskins
(Robbie).My email addr. is [email protected]
phone 904-764-6266(please contact)

Renee Shoner

May 19, 2011

My thought and prayers are with all of the Gaskins family! I went to High School with Kenny and glad we reunited via facebook. God Bless you all!

Unknown

May 19, 2011

I didn't know you very well but hearing everything that was said about you, I wish I did.

Jason

May 19, 2011

Coach Gaskins - you will truely be missed by our family and our daughter. Camryn thought the world of her Coach Ken. We thank you for all your dedication to her and the rest of her team. We pray the lord welcome you with open arms and touch the hearts and minds of your family.

Lee and Jamie Jones

May 19, 2011

To the Gaskins Family,
Our family is truly heart broken at the loss of Ken. He was an amazing person and would give the shirt off his back for anyone whether he new them or not! Take pride in his accomplishments and knowing he loved each of you more than life. He will be missed dearly and he will forever live in our hearts! We will always treasure the wonderful memories we have with him! We pray the LORD will lift each of you up at this time and give you strength in the days ahead! Love and Prayers for each of you! Lee, Jamie, Dillon and Devin Jones

Teresa Cox

May 19, 2011

Gina, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your much beloved brother- it sounds like you were so very lucky to have him. What a wonderful reunion you will have when you see him again!

Beth and Jeff Rowles

May 18, 2011

Dee, BettyAnn, Robbie, DeAnna, Gina, and Kenny's wife and children,
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not get the chance to know Kenny as an adult but I do remember him growing up and know that he was a wonderful son, brother, cousin and friend. Kenny and I just reconnected on Face Book actually and when he found me he was so excited and I have to say so was I. I am sad now that I won't get to see him again. I know this is a very difficult time but just keep your faith and know that he is looking down and smiling at you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these days to come. I love you all.

Kathy Balderman

May 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 18, 2011

Dee, Betty and Family,
I'm am so,so sorry for the loss of your beloved Kenny. I share in your grief.

Laura Kelley and Frank 416 South

Mitch Crystal

May 18, 2011

Ken - my family and I will miss your friendship, caring and conversation. You helped introduce and guide me, my kids, and so many GASC soccer family members to the game and I know you will always be with us on the pitch. Be at peace until we meet again.

Melody Irwin

May 18, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with the family of a good man who will be greatly missed.I hope you make everyone in heaven laugh as much as you did us on earth. God Bless

Coach Karla

May 18, 2011

Gaskins family,

Ken took time for everyone he came into contact with. He was committed to the soccer players he coached. He went above and beyond to improve the club. We are thankful for the time we had with Coach Ken. You are in our prayers.

May 18, 2011

ken,
you will be truely missed, for the short time that i got to know you, you always had a smile and a great big personality that would make anyone feel at home. (even though i first met u in daytona)may peace be with your family and may god bless you with all the riches you deserve.
love
Dorine Danyus

The Torrao,s

May 17, 2011

Kenny,you are a member of our family you were one of the Torrao kids ,always brought a smile or a laugh when you came around. Randy will miss you .One day you will all be together again,.Love you Kenny.

The Torrao,s

May 17, 2011

Kenny,you are a member of our family you were one of the Torrao kids ,always brought a smile or a laugh when you came around. Randy will miss you .One day you will all be together again,.Love you Kenny.

Teresa and Brent Russell

May 17, 2011

Dee, BettyAnn, DeAnna, Gina, Robbie, and to all of Kenny's family: Words cannot express how very saddened I am at the loss of your wonderful Kenny. I had just connected with him recently and had been looking forward to maybe getting together. Please accept my prayers and love for all of you. I know he will be missed and it will be hard to not have him here with you. But, cherish all the memories dearly until the day you will meet again. Love and cherish each and every moment you have with each other. Love to you all.

Guerry and Donna Cox

May 17, 2011

Gina, We know there is nothing we can possibly say that could even begin to help heal your broken heart right now. But we just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your family that the Good Lord will just give you the strength to somehow make it through the difficult days ahead. We love you and Mitch and are praying for all of your family.

Dale Gau

May 17, 2011

Ken , I dont know where to begin...I just spoke to you not too long ago and everything was okay, its like a dream that is never ending, a nightmare that your gone. I looked at you like my brother. I miss you so very much. Save room for me up there...Ill never forget you...never....love you bud! Dale

Randy Torrao

May 17, 2011

Ken, Thanks for being one of the best people I have known and even a better friend. We had a lot of great times together and I miss that we will never get to do them again well at least for a little while. You and I have seen, done and have been around the block and I have learned a lot from you. But I have to say you did a great job marring Bonnie and have done a awesome job with the family. I know they will all miss you. I am sorry in the last couple of years we did not see each other as much and I do apologize that I missed all the fun. You will be missed my brother by me and my family whos heart you have touched for oh so many years, God Bless and I love you.

Melissa & Delores Hays

May 17, 2011

Dee,Betty,Robbie,DeAnna,Gina,Bonnie,Sam,Blakeand Matthew-We are so sorry for your loss and will pray that God continues to help you through this difficult time. The heartache from losing one so dear is real, but comfort comes from sharing wonderful memories with each other. Continue to share the funny, wonderful things that Kenny did with and for all of you to keep his memory strong. Feeling his presence in your daily lives will be a comfort even if you can't see him. Knowing that he left a wonderful legacy in all that he did and stood for and passed on to his children is quite an accomplishment. He will be sorely missed, but always loved and what a day of rejoicing you will have when you see him again in heaven.

Always loved you KAG

May 17, 2011

The Lord is our strength and our refuge. I pray for you daily and ask the Lord to hold you all close in His loving arms during this very difficult time. Memories...how precious they are - I will never forget them.

Michael&Dawn Kell

May 17, 2011

Mr.Dee&MS.Betty, We are very sorry about your loss we are keeping you all in our prayers.

Lori Burnett

May 17, 2011

Bonnie, Sam, Blake, and Matthew,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ken your Dad was a very loved person and will always be in everyones heart that he has known. God has an angel. Lori Burnett, Amber and Frank Cernik

leslie thornton

May 17, 2011

gina, i am so sorry for your loss. i know words really won't help in your time of grief. i have been praying for you and your family and will continue. god bless!

Gina Morton

May 17, 2011

To my Bubba, the person I turned to for EVERYTHING in my life....I miss you more than words can ever express. There is a hole in my heart that will never be filled until I see you again in Heaven. I know that you are soaring with the angels and what a wonderful time you must be having with Grandpa, Bunny, Pa-Dick and all of those that we have lost.I can just imagine you and Grandpa, sitting together by the water, talking about all of us...telling him about all the great-grandkids he never knew & of all the love & laughter that fills our family. I look to the sky and try so hard to see you...hoping for just a glimpse of your wings,something to reassure me that you are not truly gone.And then the brightness of the sun causes me to turn my face away & I am reminded that I will never be able to see you in your Heavenly glory, because your beauty is too much for my eyes to behold.I love you and will always miss you and cherish the 30 years that God allowed me to have you as my brother.My children will grow up knowing that their Uncle "Tenny" is an amazing person who loved them endlessly. I love you always,
Gina

Candy (Hagan)Castner

May 17, 2011

Dee, Betty, Robbie, DeAnna, Gina
I know that you miss Kenny very much and will use the strength of your family for comfort now. He was very proud of you all, his wife and children. I wish you all peace and comfort and love.

pete dechant

May 17, 2011

Ken, you will be in our hearts forever!
love you always!
pet, Liboria Dechant and
Laurel, willie Harville

pete dechanr

May 17, 2011

Ken could not have been a better friend to us. we will miss you buddy!

Helena Stevenson

May 17, 2011

Bonnie, Sam, Blake and Matthew, Dee and Betty Gaskins, to all family and friends, Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of healing. One of the greatest gifts God gave us is memories. Cherish those forever. We will always remember all of Ken's stores!! He always had a story to tell. May God comfort you all in the days ahead. We will continue to lift you all up in prayer now and in the days ahead. We will always remember and cherish Ken. ..... Brad and Helena Stevenson and family.

Liz White

May 17, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Love
Liz And Xaiver White

Arnold Johnson

May 17, 2011

Dee, Carol and my prayers are with you and your family. May the peace of the Lord be with you.

Nick Lekas

May 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you with the knowledge that he is in a better place where we will all one day be together again. Memory eternal.

Mike Thomas

May 17, 2011

To my cousin and GREAT friend. I know you are in a better place, but I will and do already miss you so much. Will always remember and cherish the times we had together. Take care. Love Mike

Sharon Hice

May 17, 2011

Ken,,,you were a once in a lifetime person. Our loss here on earth is certainly Heavens gain. Thank You for always being the Good Guy and trying to make everyone happy. I know that God will take your family in his faithful hand and lead them through this. We will miss your laughter. Paul and Sharon Hice

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