Jackie Gilbert Gaither Obituary
We bid farewell to Jackie Gilbert Gaither of Statesville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Jackie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hunter Gaither and Jency Carson Gaither; his daughter Daphanie Barnes; his siblings, Frankie Gaither, Charles Gaither, Flake Gaither, Brady Gaither, Hunter Gaither, Opah Gaither, Beulah Gaither, Raynell Eccles, Mary Ann Gaither Rose, Pocchanas Gaither, Gwendolyn Gaither James and Lois Wilson; his grandchildren, Derryck Turner, Sr., Antonio Miller, Eric Brown and Quincy Brown; and his great grandchild Derryck Turner Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Artis Gaither (Karen) of Statesville, NC., Gary Gaither (Patricia) of Statesville, NC., Keith Adams (Sherry) of Statesville, NC., Robert Stevenson (Ruby) of Statesville, NC., Gilbert Summers (Stephanie) of Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Brown of Pennsylvania, Shelby Leazer, Judy Nesbit of Troutman, NC, Sherrie Adams (Randy) of Statesville, Valarie Gibbs (Ty) of Statesville, Crystal Smith (John) of Statesville and Sylvia Costner of Statesville; his siblings, Grady Gaither of Harmony, NC and Annie Bell Redmon of Harmony, NC; his sister-in-law Dorothy Gaither; and his grandchildren, Kendall Gaither, Tega Turner, Ebony Millsaps, Gary Gaither, Gavin Gaither, Tandra Gaither, Taleighta Gaither, Tara Gaither, Lashawn Gaither, Kelvin Nesbit, Jr., Terrance Adams, James Murdock, III, Keith Dashawn Adams, Brandon Adams, LaKeitha Mintz, Khya McCrorey, Tyrah Brown, Tureq Brown, Tavia Speller, JaKira Bailey, Shacoya Summers, Tiffany Summers, Isaiah Summers, Sonjah Summers, Chantelle Rushing, Jeffrey Williams, Keiesha Mack, Queen Tult, Jayce Brown, Quinn Brown, Alana Barnes, Jalen Barnes, Robert Stevenson, Jr., Jeremie Stevenson, Ciara Stevenson, Mickey Holland and Eusheka Holland. He is also survived by great grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The lying in state was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Piedmont, Inc. (1424 Rickert St, Statesville, NC 28677). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Christian Outreach (1424 Rickert St, Statesville, NC 28677). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 8:30 PM at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery (4789 Harmony Hwy, Hamptonville, NC 27020).
