Charles Earley Gaines, Jr.

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.