Lee Gainey's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Athens, Alabama

Lee Gainey

January 8, 1945 - May 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Athens, Alabama

Lee Gainey's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Athens, Alabama

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Lee Gainey

January 8, 1945 - May 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Athens, Alabama

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Lee Gainey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lee Gainey of Athens, Alabama, born in Defuniak Springs, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lee left this world on May 22, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lee Gainey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Robert Gainey and Willie Esther Alford Gainey; his son Greg Howell; his siblings, Thomas Gainey, Lance Gainey and Maxine Gainey Gibbs; his nephew Donald Gibbs; and his great grandchild Drew Carolynn Howell.

He is survived by: his wife Jeanette Gainey; his children, Debbie Howell Acosta (Mark), Jeff Howell (Carol) and Chris Howell (Debra); his brother Kenneth Gainey; his great grandchildren, Luke Howell (Kim), Dusty Howell (Stephanie), Gabe Falcasantos (Kylie), Lucie Falcasantos, Manny Falcasantos, Olivia Wallace (Sam), Caroline Miles (Cole), Lucas Howell (MaKenna), Talon Howell, Lily Howell and Tziporah Wallace; and his great great grandchild Riplee Ann Howell. He is also survived by His extended family includes four nieces and one nephew, as well as cherished grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be sent to VFW Post 2949, Bolivar or the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors



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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Bolivar
109 Mecklinburg Dr, Bolivar, TN 38008

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May 27

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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Bolivar
109 Mecklinburg Dr, Bolivar, TN 38008

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May 27

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125 Cemetery Ln, Hornsby, TN 38044

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