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.
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.
Loved you and I know Mom was there to welcome you home.
May God bless you in your sorrow.
Nelda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
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
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.....
Mack always had a sweet smile! It has been a blessing to have him as a friend. Prayers for the family for comfort.
Mack always had a sweet smile! It has been a blessing to have him as a friend. Prayers for the family for comfort.
Always a friendly smile and a kind word. He will be missed by many.
We only knew Mr. Mack a short while but his impact on us will last a life time.
So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking and praying for your family.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Had some good time running dog and hunting . Glad I can call you my friend. I will miss you
So sorry for your loss, we are praying for your comfort.
You have my sympathy and prayers today and the days a head. God Bless, Audrey
Mack. You are loved dearly..thanks for all the great memories....
Mack was a good friend I will miss all the good old times we use to have...love to all Ed Keathley
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.