Mr. Earl Nelson Gaither Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Earl Nelson Gaither

Mr. Earl Nelson Gaither departed this life on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born in Iredell County, NC on November 10, 1954, a son of the late Alton Alexander Gaither, Sr. and Mary Gray Gaither. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mr. Horace Alexander Gaither, Sr., Mr. Alton “Buddy” Gaither, Jr., and Mr. Carl Cecil Gaither. Earl graduated from North Iredell High School. His spiritual journey began humbly at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in Harmony, NC. After moving to High Point, NC, he was employed with JP Stevens and Pruitt Concrete Company. Earl became a faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he served proudly on the usher board until his health declined. Earl had many interests, which include softball, baseball, dancing, and drag racing. He was very artistic and could draw anything you asked him to. Earl leaves to cherish the memory of his life to his wife, Barbara Graham Gaither; two daughters, Cristy Earllandra Cunningham and Unecka Lasha Gaither, both of Yadkinville, NC; two sons, Cory Nelson (Brandy) Gaither, Sr. of Mooresville, NC, and Earl Nelson (Shasta) Gaither, Jr. of Statesville, NC; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Edith Jean Dobbins, Mary Ann (William) Parson, Alma Louise (Kenneth) Reid, and Teresa Gaither Goode; one brother, James Robert (Cathy) Gaither; his parents-in-law, Hilton and Benjane Graham, Jr.; four sisters-in-law, Janice Gaither, Thelma Gaither, Dorothy (John) Sligh, and Myoshia Mason; a brother-in-law, Jerry (Annie) Graham; the mother of his children, Gloria Gaither; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

A special thank you to Dr. Sanders at Hayworth Cancer Center.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Barbara I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to strengthen and encourage you.🙏🏽Delois Lovett

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for peace and understanding are with you. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and he is safe in His arms. My the comforter cover you as you all go through this difficult time. Love, Brian and LaVonne Stevenson

I am going to miss my husband, God knows we truly love one another and God kept us together. God I know he has no more pain and to me I will not have to worry no more. But it still hurts within my soul. EARL I love you forever and ever

Love you forever Daddy.

Hello, Family:
Bro. Gaither was a very kind and caring man of God. He treated others with much love and respect. Mr. Gaither enjoyed serving at FEBC with his Lovely Wife, Barbara. Earl and Barbara have always been good friends to our family. We thank God for sharing Earl with us through the years. We Pray for God to keep you in His Loving Arms, Family. Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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