Charles A. "Cousin Pigeon" Gaither

Howard Breckenridge here, To the Gaither family. The Breckenridge and the Gaither family goes way back in time. It has always been an unbroken bond in good times and bad times. It remains the same today and will continue in the future as the spirit of God The Christ being within us. Cousin Piegon was a role model and although I have lived in Texas for the past 21 years cousin Piegon and have talked by phone many times long distance about the old days living and growing up in Little Africa. I...

To the Gaither family, I'm truly sorry to hear that 'Pigeon' has passed on. God will take good care of him in heaven as he takes care of us here on earth. I'm very proud to have known 'Pigeon'. I used to love hearing him laugh. I always thought that he had a lot of peace within himself. He will be truly missed. May God bless the Gaither family. I love you all.

We were sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest sympathies to the family. My father and I regret that we did not find out in time for us to personally convey our feelings. Our prayers will be with you.

To Rikki and the Gaither family:
Just to let you know that I am prying for your strength and comfort in the Lord.
Your father always called me cousin when I visited Pleasant View. Aunt "May C" Breckenridge said he was my cousin - so I just accepted that. I shall contine to pray for all of you my (extended) family.

Love, Barbara Leavell (Bonnie's sister)

PIGEON LIVED A WONDERFUL AND PEACEFUL LIFE! GOD GAVE HIM EVERYTHING HE KNEW WOULD MAKE HIM HAPPY. PIGEON KNEW HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THESE MATERIALISTIC ITEMS TO HEAVEN. GOD ALSO KNEW THAT WHATEVER PIGEON WAS BLESSED WITH HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF EACH GIFT. HE WAS TRUSTED WITH THESE SMALL ITEMS, WHICH MEANS HE COULD BE TRUSTED WITH HEAVENLY DUTIES. WHEN I AND EVERYONE THINKS OF HIM, HIS SPIRIT IS A TRUE REMINDER OF HIS GODLY GOODNESS THAT THE ALMIGHTY HAS ENALBED SUCH A SWEET MAN LIKE...

Pigeon...
When I saw you last Sunday, I prayed to the Lord it wouldnt be my last time. It hurt to see you that way, but that is not how you will be remembered. I'll always remember you, and the jokes you used to tell!
...See you "when we all get to Heaven" Cousin Pigeon

-Andre`

You all have my deepest sympathy in the death of your loved one.Cousin Pigeon was a special person to the Bradley family. Remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Mr. Kenny,

I don't know you but I know what it is to lose a loved one. One that has been your mentor, friend, and role model. I can't tell you that everything will be okay, because the healing process has to run it's course. But know that he was in great hands when he was with you physically, but now he is in great hands spiritually and God will see you through.
Peace be with and upon your family.
Kassandra Wilson

To the entire Gaither Family and friends. Our hearts go out to the family for we too have had loved ones pass from their suffering to the promised land. I know that it will be tough, but trust in God that Pidgeon is having a great time with our maker and the loved ones that have gone on ahead of him. May the Lord watch between you and me while we're absent one from another.
To Michael & Squeaky take care and trust that this is the beginning of the end for us all.