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FELIX GAITER Obituary

GAITER, FELIX - World War II Veteran and retired contractor, died Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born November 22, 1922 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Deffie Gaiter and siblings, Helen, Will and L'Vernon. Survived by his wife of 66 years Margaret Ross Gaiter; children, Peggy (John) Jackson, Kathy Lowery Roberts, Felix Ross Gaiter; grandchildren, Robin Barnes, Roger (Kathy) Lowery, Natalie Swift, Yusef (Michelle) Gaiter, Velvet, Felix Xavier and Kleopatra Gaiter; great grandchildren, Tariq and Jalil Barnes, Bishop Lowery, Lynden Ross Gaiter; sisters-in-law, Versie Gaiter, Connie Ross Mills and Erma L. Ross; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces and dear friend A.B. Coleman along with many other friends and church family. Special appreciation to Dr. Larry Brakebill, Dr. Carla Gillespie and staff at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church with funeral service to follow with Dr. Michel S. E. Caldwell officiating. Interment Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:30 A.M., East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 2200 E. John Sevier Highway. Services to conclude with a full dove release. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. The family will assemble at 212 Gaiter Circle on Friday, at 10:30 A.M. Mr. Gaiter's guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com or www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Aiken Standard from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2014.

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Jackie Henderson McClellan

March 30, 2014

Dearest Margaret and Family: I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Gaiter's death. He lived a life of dignity, hard work, and love for his family - especially for you - the love of his life. I will be praying for you - as you and my sweet little cousins are my family - my heart goes out to you - may he find eternal rest - and may you be filled with the Peace that only God can bring to you. I love you all.

Jean Shaakir-Ali

March 29, 2014

Felix and all family members,
As Salaam alaykum. Your beloved family member has returned to his Creator. What a legacy has been left for all of you!

LaTravia Williams

March 28, 2014

Truly missed by those who were fortunate enough to have met a wonderful gentleman. Thinking of you Mrs Gaiter.

Sharon Colquitt-Glass

March 28, 2014

Mrs. Gaiter, Felix & Family ,

I learned late of Mr. Gaiter's passing and was deeply saddened. I wish I could have come home to pay my
respects to such a great and
wonderful man who left a profound
effect on my life. I reflect fondly on the years I worked for Mr. Gaiter and
the laughter and life lessons he
shared and taught me. I am without
words. His book is filled with the greatness and integrity with which he lived. IMy love to you all.

Carolyn Tyler

March 27, 2014

Peggy, John and the Gaiter Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Remember the scripture~ Philippians 1:3~ I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.

Cynthia & Rudy Dirl

March 27, 2014

Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Mr. Gaiter. He and my dad were good friends and colleagues. May God continue to strengthen you during this time.

March 27, 2014

when someone you love becomes a memory there memory becomes a treasure. remember the good times and treasure them. Mr.Gaiter was a great man

Anita Washington

March 27, 2014

Kathy & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Anita Washington

Blenda McCrary

March 27, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 27, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 26, 2014

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. He was obvious a wonderful man who positively affected the lives of many people. Kathy, I thought of you when I saw the last name and then realized it actually was your Dad. You have been fortunate to have him for a good many years. May your memories and your God help you through this difficult time. Lynn (Plaza) Moore

March 26, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the members of the Gaiter Family. May God richly bless and keep each of you is our prayer.

The Agnew, Taylor and Cotner Families

Jacquelyn (Moore) Payne

March 26, 2014

I was so sad to learn the passing of Mr. Gaiter and my heart goes out to (soror) Gaiter, Kathy, (soror) Joy and other family members. N My Prayers What an awesome man.....

Dorothy Jones

March 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Tucker

March 26, 2014

RIP Uncle Felix

March 26, 2014

Dear Family, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time of loss with the passing of Mr. Gaiter.

The Underwoods

Bert Lanauze

March 25, 2014

To the Gaiter Family:
My love and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Gang Gang was a very special man, and very special to me, as you all are.
May God continue to bless each and every one of you, and give you peace.
Love,
Bert

March 25, 2014

RIP Uncle Felix.

March 25, 2014

Althea Gaiter

Edward Mayes

March 25, 2014

It is my sincere prayer that you all find the peace of God in your loss. The lessons I learned from Mr. Gaiter while working for him has been priceless and it truly helped mold me into the person I am today. He was one of the most humbled people I've ever known and his integrity surpassed most. He gave me my first real job. Gone but never forgotten.

United Class '67

March 25, 2014

Kathy and Peggy,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories be a comfort to you always. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Shands-Hayden

March 25, 2014

Mrs. Gaiter and Family,

Heartfelt prayers to you all at this time during the loss of your loved one. God will sustain you at this time.

Willistine Taylor-West, Jamesena West-Hardin & Family

March 25, 2014

Psalms 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the Peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to the Felix Gaiter family, loves ones and friends now and forevermore!

Jackie & Betty Parker

March 25, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

March 25, 2014

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Teri Kimball

Lillian West-Collins

March 25, 2014

May we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Felix Gaiter, Sr. May God bless, keep, and comfort all family members and friends.
Sincerely,
Willistine West
Jamesena Hardin & Sons
Lillian A. West-Collins & daughter, Madelyn A. Collins

Becky Camden

March 25, 2014

Prayers for you and family at this time.

Yvonne McGrew-Andrews

March 25, 2014

To the Entire Gaiter Family, you all have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Gaiter was a fine gentleman and he will be missed. May GOD give you strength and keep HIS arms always around you during this grievous time.

March 25, 2014

May the Lord continue to bless this family during your time of grief. May the memories of your love one continue to give you comfort knowing your family was blessed to have him in your lives. May God Bless your family...Paul and Melodie Daniels

Angela Bourbe

March 25, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Saundra Bagwell Johnson

March 25, 2014

May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Helen Waters & Family

March 25, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

James&Gwen Johnson

March 25, 2014

May the LORD continue to be with the family at this time.

Carolyn Gaddis, Karol Gaddis - Flowers

March 25, 2014

Mrs. Gaiter
You and your family have our deepest sympathy an will be in our prayers.

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