John Milton Gainey's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Andrews, South Carolina

John Milton Gainey

August 6, 1944 - January 21, 2026 (81 years old)

Andrews, South Carolina

John Milton Gainey's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Andrews, South Carolina
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John Milton Gainey

August 6, 1944 - January 21, 2026 (81 years old)

Andrews, South Carolina

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John Milton Gainey Obituary

The world bids farewell to John Milton Gainey of Andrews, South Carolina, departing on January 21, 2026 at the age of 81. John Milton leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Milton Gainey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Acra Durant Gainey and Lula Mae Connelly Gainey; his wife Alberta Howard Gainey; his siblings, Gerald Gainey (Cindy), Wayne Scott, Alvin Gainey, Robert Wilson and Christine Gainey; and his extended family, Jacob Pyatt "Jake" Howard, Sr. (Annie Bell), Rev Oliver Howard (Leatha), Jake Howard, Jr. (Bessie), Pete Howard, Durant Howard, Inez W. Thibeault, Vernon Howard (Penny) and Walter Howard.

He is survived by: his son James Gainey, Sr. (Angela) of Andrews; his grandchildren, Julie Raines (Ervin) of Andrews, James "Bubba" Gainey Jr. of Andrews, Brock Williams (Jenny) of St. Mary's, GA, Jamey Thomas (Jenn), TJ Williams (Sandi) of Brunswick, GA and Devon Thomas of Missouri; his siblings, Loretta Lee (Ted), Carl Gainey (Clara) and Doug Gainey (Connie); his sister-in-law Debbie Gainey; and his extended family, Leona Scott, Olin J Howard (Elaine), Sidney Howard (Delores), Viola Knight (Eddy), Pat Howard and Clarence Thibeault. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.



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Fri

Jan 23

Visitation

McKenzie Funeral Home - Andrews Chapel
610 S Rosemary Ave, Andrews, SC 29510

Sat

Jan 24

Funeral service

Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens
1640 Pennyroyal Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440

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