Jerry Mack Gaither

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Sardis Freewill Baptist Church
Hwy 124
Damascus, AR  72039
Saturday, April 26, 2014
4:00p.m.
Jerry Mack GaitherI am a Veteran.

of Quitman, AR

January 15, 1940 - April 22, 2014

Jerry Mack Gaither at the age of 74, passed away at his home in Quitman on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Quitman to the late, Roy Oather and Ellen (DeBusk) Gaither.

He served in the 806th Engineering Company (Construction Specialist) at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. He received a Sharpshooter Badge (Carbine) with an Honorable discharge after one and a half years of service. He was a loving father to two sons, a daughter, and step-daughter. A grandfather to seven grandkids, and a great-grandfather to nine great-grandkids with one on the way. He was a member of Sardis Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed running dogs, camping with his family, church, and sitting on his porch watching squirrels.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Willow Dean Kennedy, two wives, Bonnie Grissom and Reva Gaither, son, Tim Gaither.

He is survived by his son, Doug Gaither, and daughter, Lisa Stacy (Doug) both of Quitman, AR; step-daughter, Pam Clay; two sisters, Arlene Rowlett and Lois Smith; two brothers, Deon and Ellis Gaither. He was loved by numerous others and many friends.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at 4:00p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in Damascus, Arkansas.


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18 Condolence(s)
Judy Gaither Burkard
Longmont, CO
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Hi Arlene, Lois, Deon & Ellis
I ran across Mackie's obit while doing some genealogy searches. He obviously died much to young. Since dad & mom passed I don't get any news from Arkansas. Dick, Thomas & I are doing good.
Hugs and well wishes to all the cousins.

Pam Clay
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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Loved you and I know Mom was there to welcome you home.

Nelda Kennedy
Quitman, AR
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Friday, April 25, 2014

May God bless you in your sorrow.

Nelda

Jeffery & Denise James
Quitman, AR
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.

Debbie May-Veatch
Kersrey, CO
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Mack...you are truly a special man and loved by many...you will be missed dearly...thanks for all the many many memories....i love you forever..Debbie

Dianne Pike
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Good times at the Buffalo River And playing cards! Those are the times I remember most! Your good humor and fun outlook on life will be missed! Prayers for you family and friends left behind,but we will see you again in our heavenly home.....

Edwin and Earlene Smith
Quitman,
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Mack always had a sweet smile! It has been a blessing to have him as a friend. Prayers for the family for comfort.

Edwin and Earlene Smith
Quitman,
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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Mack always had a sweet smile! It has been a blessing to have him as a friend. Prayers for the family for comfort.

Jessica Tackett
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Always a friendly smile and a kind word. He will be missed by many.

Richard and Barbara Berger
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

We only knew Mr. Mack a short while but his impact on us will last a life time.

Verna Reynolfd
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking and praying for your family.

Steve and Tamara Wright
Quitman, AR
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott Duncan
Quitman Ar,
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Had some good time running dog and hunting . Glad I can call you my friend. I will miss you

Jerry & Janis Robbins
Greenbrier, AR
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss, we are praying for your comfort.

Audrey Holland Bradford
Le Grand,, CA
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

You have my sympathy and prayers today and the days a head. God Bless, Audrey

debbie may
kersey,
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Mack. You are loved dearly..thanks for all the great memories....

ed & sherry keathley
morrilton,
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Mack was a good friend I will miss all the good old times we use to have...love to all Ed Keathley

Melissa Hight
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Rest in Peace Mack. I'm so glad that I got to know you and was included in your life. One day we'll meet again. Love you bunches!!!

Melissa.