Gaskins, Rick

Rick Thomas Gaskins, 64, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Florence, S.C., the son of Harry Kenneth Gaskins and the late Jessie Lou White Gaskins. Rick was a graduate of Hannah High School in 1965 . He was employed with Smurfit-Stone for over 35 years and served as president of Local Union #1877 of the AFL-CIO for 13 years. He is survived by his father of Pamplico, S.C.; two daughters, Laura Gaskins and Andrea Gaskins, both of Florence, S.C.; three sisters, Faye Gaskins and Hollis Kersey of Pamplico, S.C.; Judy Yannello of Columbia, S.C.; one grandson, Landon Pigate and six nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, his wife, Phyllis Ann Gaskins, a brother, Dale Gaskins and a brother-in-law, John Kersey. The family will receive friends Friday, April 8, 2011 from 5-7:00 P.M. at Cain Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue D, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577