of Batesville, AR
November 19, 1938 - July 15, 2016
James Harold Gaither, 77, of Batesville died Friday, July 15, 2016, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
Born November 19, 1938, in Sidney, Arkansas, he was the son of Homer Wesley Gaither and Ruby Belle (Dover) Gaither.
He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and served as the church treasurer for twenty years.
He worked as a poultry field serviceman at J.K. Southerland and Lanier and retired at Townsends. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of Mount Zion #10 Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed playing golf and camping. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jane (Walker) Gaither of Batesville; two sons, Shayne Gaither and Kyle Gaither and his wife, Christi, all of Batesville; three grandchildren, Jacob Gaither of Brevard, North Carolina; Rebecca Gaither and Adam Gaither, both of Batesville; and a sisters-in-law, Betty Gaither of Batesville and Lena Hall and her husband, Stanley, of Heart, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marvin Gaither and Gerald Gaither.
There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Carrol Kinley. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Neeley, Frank McGaha, Billy Ed Campbell, Otto Graham, Phil Goodwin and Vernon Scott.
Honorary pallbearers are Howard West, Gerald Lesley, Carl Walls, and the Men of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
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13 Condolence(s)
Jan Burrow Qualls
Friday, July 22, 2016
In my thoughts and prayers
Ronda Davis
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Harold was a great man and a wonderful grandfather.
Ron Stephens
Saturday, July 16, 2016
To the family of Harold Gaither I am so sorry for your loss , trust in the LORD JESUS to carry you through during this time ,You are in Our prayers at this time , time also has a way of helping with this void God bless you all Ron Stephens
David Magouyrk
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Kyle , please accept my sincere condolences on the on the loss of your father.
Mike Moore
Saturday, July 16, 2016
God Bless the Gaither Family . Harold was a Friend & Mentor to me in the Poultry Business.
Betty Winkle
Saturday, July 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and family during this difficult time . PVMB Church Mrs. Betty Winkle
Theresa Hapmon branscum
Saturday, July 16, 2016
My Deepest Sympathy Jane to you and your family. May you hall have peace and comfort today and the days ahead. Theresa Harmon Branscum ((WR)
ANNA LOU RUSH
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Jane and all the family, please know that our prayers are with all of you. we have been great friends for all of our lives .In school especially and at reunions in later years. May GOD bless and comfort you in the days to come. Just know that you will see him again soon.
R. Faust
Saturday, July 16, 2016
My thoughts are with the Gaither family. May your many memories bring you comfort today and in the many days to come. May your prayers bring you the peace of our great God of comfort. Philippians 4:6,7 My sincere condolences to all of you.
Scott Hook
Friday, July 15, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the family's loss. Harold was a great person and the best neighbor one could ever ask for.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Friday, July 15, 2016
Heaven is celebrating that Mr. Gaither has gone Home to be with the Lord. No more sorrow, no more pain. We have the assurance that we will see him again if we believe. Praying for your family. God is our refuge and strength.
Laura Anderson
Friday, July 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Laura Anderson
coy lackie
Friday, July 15, 2016
Our hearts are very sad today. We will miss him .. A lot of wonderful memories especially at our mutual grandchildren's birthday celebrations. Love and Prayers to all of you.
Coy and Charlene Lackie