Clarence Edward "Buster" Gainor Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Clarence Edward "Buster" Gainor

MR. CLARENCE EDWARD "BUSTER" GAINOR - Age 68, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born April 17, 1954 in Cartersville, Georgia. He attended Dalton Public Schools and he served in the United State Army. He attended Hopewell Baptist Church and Dalton House of Prayer, and was employed at Shaw Industries and Gene Rogers Construction Company. He was preceded by his sister, Minister Cynthia Taylor, grandparents, George and Marie McClure Gainor, uncles, Jesse Gainor, Robert Gainor, and Dennis Gainor.

Survivors are his loving and devoted fiancé, Anna Burns; godson, Aaron Famber; goddaughter, Lisa Hill; mother, Lilly Ann (Charles) Dwight; sister, Denise (Joel) Wilson; brothers, Chris (Tina) Barrett, Minister Bernard (Vickie) Gee, and Leland A. Dwight; aunts, Lessie Hardwick, Catherine Rogers, Elnora James, Katie Gainor, Minister Elaine (James) Green, and Sheila Clark; uncles, George (Shirley) Gainor, Rev. Michael (Florence) Gainor, and Rev. Guy Gainor; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; godbrothers, Leonard Williams, Bert Moore, Lawrence Bray; special friends, C. J. Burns, Amanda Burns, and other friends.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 A. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721, with Rev. Guy Gainor and other ministers officiating. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Thursday after 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:30 P. M. Interment, Cassville Cemetery, Cassville, Georgia. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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Sending our deepest sympathy to our family regarding Buster. We will cherish the time we spent with him..May God protect you and comfort you during this time. The McClure's

Prayers and Condolences to the family. M.A.Wells & Family

My condolences and prayers to the family during the loss of their love one. May God's love, comfort, and peace be with each of you in the days ahead. Linda Kellogg

My deepest sympathy to the family of my godfather "Buster" Gainor. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. "Buster" IS the example of what a father should be. And now he will reap all the rewards he deserves in heaven. I am bless to have had him in my life for a time. Lisa McHenry Hill

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Gainor family especially our bonus mom Lessie "Lucille" Hardrick. We Love you. Deacon Readell and Sister Drusilla Robinson and your Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Family.

To my love. I'll always love you.you will always be in my heart. I'll will always remember the time we spent together and our talks.I know you will always be beside me holding my hand.I love you always. Rest in peace until we're together again. ❤ Anna

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our condolences to the Gainor Family during this time. We pray for comfort & strength, and that God would be a very present help to you all. We love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

So very sorry for y'all's loss. It's a loss to me and my family as well. Ann and Charles and all their family feels like ours, as well. Prayer for strength, comfort and peace, now and through the days ahead. Love to you all.

I am so very sorry for y'all's loss. It is a loss to me and my family as well. He will indeed be missed here on Earth but one day, those of us who have accepted The Lord as our personal Savior, will all be reunited, in Heaven. Looking forward to the day ❤️🙏🏻 Prayers for strength, comfort and peace now and through the days ahead. Love to Ann, Charles and all the family.

Our condolences and prayers to the family. Love, Lori Ann and Emberley

Praying for the Gainor Family. The Ralph Whitener Children

Some of my fondest memories as a child was hanging out with you. It was like having another grandfather. You were kind, funny, and gentle. I will miss you.