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Jimmy W. Gainer

1937 - 2020

Jimmy W. Gainer obituary, 1937-2020, Lynn Haven, FL

BORN

1937

DIED

2020

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Southerland Family Funeral Home

100 E. 19th Street

Panama City, Florida

Jimmy Gainer Obituary

Mr. Jimmy W. Gainer, 83, of Panama City, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Graceville, FL to Woodrow Wilson Gainer and Lola B. Patterson Gainer. Mr. Gainer was a proud member of the Bay High Class of 1956, was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed by Bay Dodge. Prior to returning to Panama City, Mr. Gainer was a member of the FBI and was a Florida State Trooper. He had a lifelong love of Alabama football, fishing at Howard Creek or in the Gulf of Mexico and loved dancing the Beach Bop with Karon Ann. Together they attended Magic City Boppers and Beach Bum reunions.

Mr. Gainer is preceded in death by his companion of 27 yrs., Karon Ann Lundy.

He is survived by one daughter, Sandy Hundley (Jim) of Panama City Beach; one brother, Glen Gainer (Gwendolyn) and one sister, Shelia Gainer all of Panama City; two grandchildren, Gracie Mae Hundley and Charlie Hundley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital in Tampa at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org in memory of Mr. Gainer. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.southerlandfamily.com

Southerland Family Funeral Home
1112 Ohio Ave.
Lynn Haven, Fl 32444
850-785-8532
Published by Eastern New Mexico News from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2020.

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Penny DePriest

July 28, 2020

Please take care of Karen, she was like a 2nd mom to me and I love and miss her everyday. You were such a kind a loving man and will also be remembered with such joy and love. May you find forever peace!!

Keith Turpin

July 17, 2020

Was great knowing Jimmy at Bay High. Jimmy carried grace, wonderful smile and an air of leadership. Always respected Jimmy and his law enforcement accomplishments. Keith Turpin, Bay High, Class of 1956. (Former law enforcement, security officer and Mental Health/Addictions Counselor.)

Earl Stephens

July 16, 2020

Rest in peace my friend!

Gwen Lee Alcorn

July 9, 2020

Jimmy was a great classmate. He always attended our reunions, he will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Jeanette Brightwell

July 9, 2020

Enjoyed Jimmy in the Bay High Class of '56. In retirement he attended our monthly luncheons when he wasn't working. He was friendly and always had a nice smile. Jeanette Brightwell

Jimmy and Scot. He brought Scot a truck.

Tina Butkis

July 8, 2020

Uncle Jimmy was one of a kind! I loved how he loved football and fishing! I know how much he loved his family. He always smiled from ear to ear when he talked about yall. Love and prayers, Tina Butkis

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