James Noel Gainey

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James Gainey Obituary

James Noel Gainey James Noel Gainey, 87, who was a finance officer for the Florida Department of Insurance, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sarah B. Gainey. The service will be at 11 a.m. EST Friday at Culley's MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel (850-893-4177), with a Masonic service graveside at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. EST today at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edwin Larson Lodge Building Fund, P.O. Box 4088, Tallahassee, FL 32315, or the American Cancer Society, 241 John Knox Road, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Mr. Gainey was born in Bainbridge, Ga., and was a longtime Tallahassee resident. After serving in World War II in the Pacific theater, he graduated from Florida State University in 1955. He retired after 38 years from the State Treasurer's Office. Mr. Gainey was a 32nd degree KCCH and a member of the J. Edwin Larson Masonic Lodge and the Tallahassee Optimist Club. He was a tireless volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association giving talks to school children and various civic groups in the surrounding area of Florida and Georgia, as well as several laryngectomy support groups. He also was an avid and loyal Seminoles fan and a member of the Booster club and alumni association. Other survivors include three children, Donald L. Gainey (and wife Brenda), Dennis N. Gainey and Lisa Gainey; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and Cricket; a brother, R.D. Gainey of Cordele, Ga.; a sister, Alice Usry of Thomson, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 23, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for James Gainey

10 Entries

Cheryl Ganley

December 30, 2004

I remember Mr. Gainey's bright smile and humor when I would visit him and Chick Ganley (which became my father-in-law) in the break room of the Larson Bldg. I was a fresh out of high school and it was my first "real" job in early 1970. I received a lot of encouragement and good advice that I carried throughtout my career. Mr. Gainey was a terrific man. He and his wife Sarah were good friends of my inlaws, came to mine & David's wedding. I will never forget both these wonderful people.

Cheryl /for/ David, Chick & Jacky Ganley

Gene Naples

December 27, 2004

I have fond memories of times we shared while "on break" in the Larson Building. Jim's sense of humor was unequaled. My sincere sympathy to Sarah and the family.

Gene Naples

Pauline Blankenship

December 24, 2004

It has been so many years that we have loved you as special neighbors. Patrick especially remembers the times he spent there so fondly, with dear Mack and Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the years to come.

Pauline Blankenship and Patrick Blankenship

Jeff Roberts

December 23, 2004

Gainey Family,

Please accept my personal condolences on the loss of Mr. Gainey. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Angelika Parker

December 23, 2004

On behalf of the American Lung Association of Florida/Big Bend Region, please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time in your life. Mr. Gainey was a longtime and loyal supporter of the American Lung Association of Florida. His personal involvement made a huge impact in the lives of our local youths. We will continue to spread his message in our community and will always remember him fondly.

Barbara Ahlfeld

December 23, 2004

Jimmy Gainey was one of the finest men I have ever known. I first met him in 1947 and became the first babysitter for his precious daughter, Lisa. Jimmy taught me how to drive and gave me away at my wedding in 1962. Sarah and Jimmy have been a very important part of my life and I will miss Jimmy terribly. He will always remain in my heart.

Love you, Jimmy!

Barbara Anne Slusher Ahlfeld

Vicki O'Neil

December 23, 2004

I knew and worked with Jim for years and he was always one of my favorite people. I had the good fortune to run into him at the store over the summer and he was his same happy self. I'm sorry to hear of his passing - its a tremendous loss for us all. My sympathies to the family....

Vicki

William Hightower

December 23, 2004

Sarah, Donald, Dennis and Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you and ease your heartaches.

Love,

William

Jo-Anne Standridge (Reeves)

December 23, 2004

I went to high school with Lisa and we were in CBE together. My deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and her family as they face this difficult time.

Jo-Anne (Reeves) Standridge

Edna butler

December 23, 2004

I worked with Mr. Gainey for a longtime and I loved him very much ,they do not make men like him anymore too much and it was a honor,and a pleasure to have known him . God Bless you all.

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