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Charles Gaines Obituary
Florence
Charles Earley Gaines Jr. passed on May 21st. Charlie was a husband to his late wife Linda for 33 years, a dad to Michele Willis (Doug), Shauna Biggerstaff (John) and a Papa to 3 adventurous boys and 1 princess (Josh, Branon, Avery and Brylee). He was the son of the late Charles Gaines Sr. and Jeanne Gaines. Also survived by 2 sisters and a brother, Evelyn Wilkinson (Jack), Patricia Smith (Jimmy) and Frank Gaines (Sue). Charlie was born in Florence SC. He served in the 82nd Airborne, was a dive master, loved airplanes and talked fondly of all his adventures! He was a big jokester, had a contagious laugh and loved life. He was an amazing husband, father, papa, brother and friend! He will be missed more than words can express.
Services will be held Thursday, May 25th, at Power & Praise Full Gospel Church, 139 Pleasant Retreat Rd. TR, SC 29690. Receiving of friends from 6-7pm and memorial service will follow after.
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Curtis Sturkie
August 5, 2018
Charles and I worked together for years and was my first mentor and role model as a professional engineer. He had a contagious smile and laugh which kept things light when work was stressful. He was honest, genuine, humble, professional, patient and had many of the traits we strive for in life as adults and parents and professionals in our careers. I would visit him occasionally when back in SC and thought of him today and was sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers with the wonderful family. Curtis Sturkie, Virginia Beach, Va.
Gene and Julie Garrett
May 25, 2017
Charlie was our friend first and the very best appliance repairman anywhere second. He was trustworthy and honest.
Gene and I are sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
Gene and Julie Garret
Sandra Whitfield
May 25, 2017
Charlie was a very special person with a big smile .He would visit me when I was in hospital and always enjoyed visiting.He kept our appliances going for years.He always thought of Harold and I.He will be missed by all who knew him and his family.Lots of love and prayers Sandra Whitfield 1920 millbrook ct va beach Va 23453
Mary Sue Billingsley
May 24, 2017
So sorry for the loss of our neighbor, everyone on this street will miss seeing him, he was always so friendly.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Sue, Chris, Jon Billingsley and Bebe Billingsley Pepper.
Joanna Bayne
May 24, 2017
Prayers for you and your family
Pam Moore
May 24, 2017
Praying for your sweet family. Sorry for your loss...
Jane Evans
May 24, 2017
Shauna, Neil and I will be in prayer for you. I know this is very hard for you. I was a daddy's girl and though mine has been gone for 46 years it seems like just yesterday. We love you!!!
May 24, 2017
Charlie was a good friend and neighbor we will miss him greatly, our,prayers go out to his family and friends and all who are affected by his passing. May God bless and comfort you in this time of grief.
Yours truly
James F(red) Phillips
1 Rockview ct.
Greenville S.C.
Jennafer Conley
May 24, 2017
My heart goes out to the family and they are in my prayers. Especially you, sweet Shauna. I pray for peace and comfort. Love, Jennafer Conley
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