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Ricky Gaither Obituary
Ricky Gaither, age 59 of North Carolina, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in North Carolina.
Ricky was born in Cannon County to the late Sam B. Gaither and Dewey King Gaither who survives. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended MTSU.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Sam B. Gaither; and sister, Glenda Mankin Barton.
He is survived by his mother, Dewey King Gaither of Midland Community; wife, Kathy Gaither of NC; brothers, Harold (Eloise) Gaither and Gerald Gaither, both of Midland Community, Tommy (Kim) Gaither of Murfreesboro; three step-children; four step- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 3 p.m., at Smotherman Cemetery in the Midland Community, with Bro. Darryl Lewis and Bro. Kirk Mason officiating. Burial to follow.
Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com. Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 615-896-2229.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Gaither
bubba victory
November 12, 2012
i am so sorry for the loss of your brother
Willard and Faye Romans
November 11, 2012
We extend our sincere sympathy to all the Gaither family in the loss of Ricky.
dale carter
November 11, 2012
tommy sorry hear of your loss ricky was alright
Judy Robinson King
November 9, 2012
Ricky Gaither was such a nice guy and smart and so 'easy on the eyes'. Everyone loved him. It hurts my heart that he is gone from this ole planet. God be wiith Ricky and all his family and friends who will miss him terribly. Rest in Peace brother.
November 9, 2012
Tommy, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Ricky. Doug Neely
Charles Simmons
November 9, 2012
My condolences to the Family. I remember Ricky from our baseball days as teens. He was one tough hombre. I hit everyone I faced but him. He simply had my number. Rest in peace, Gaith. Family keep the fatith and you will weather this storm.
Jimmy Marcum
November 9, 2012
Family & Friends,
Ricky was one of the coolest Guys I ever knew.I alway looked up to Him.Ricky moved away Years ago, but a Day does not go by I'm not thinking about Ricky and all fun things We use to get into.The Lifes Ricky "Hella"Gaither touched will be fuller and very,very,sad He's gone. I could tell funny stories of the expoits of Ricky and all Our friends and Fellow Moes till the Cows come Home.Rick Gaither was "One Of A Kind"There will never be another One as unique as Ricky.....J.Marcum
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