Gainey, Robert

Robert “Wayne” Gainey, 58, of Darlington died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 after an illness. Wayne was the middle son of the late J. T. Gainey and the late Era Mae Kelly Gainey. He spent much of his adult life in Bishopville, SC and worked a number of years for American Can (Coca Cola). He was an avid softball player and roller skater in his younger years and enjoyed coaching baseball until he became physically unable to do so. Wayne is survived by his wife Jerri of the home; his daughter Melanie Gainey, grandsons Steven and Ryan, and granddaughter Kaleigh, all of Camden. In addition, he is survived by brothers, Stanley (Cindy) Gainey, and Terry (Samantha) Gainey; and sisters, Bernice (Dave) Nolan, Sara (Raymond) Warren, and Doris (Ted) Windham and lots of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by nieces, Randi Michelle Gainey, and Tammy Larymore Perkins. Memorials are suggested to a charity of one’s choice. Visitation was held Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Victory Baptist Church. A family graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Rivers of Living Waters Cemetery in Hartsville SC directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.