  Jim was a wonderful friend and neighbor, always with a smile.   We are sad for his passing, but know that his family will forever miss him (and Cuc).  They raised their amazing children to be good friends, parents, and citizens.
   We pray for the family he left behind.    We were blessed to have known him.


My dearest Uncle James, 
I will never forget your loving and kind words you said to me. You would always tell me how proud you are of me. I am thankful and grateful for those simple little words you would say. I will never forget you and you love for some  Pineapple upside down cake:) I will always love you Uncle. Be at peace and by your girls side. My Aunt Cuc. Love and miss you both.  Your niece Monique 

My sincere condolences toThe Gainey Family….  May God give you the strength to carry on….   I’m sure James will be missed….    May God Bless you all.   R   I. P.  

In Loving Memory for my Brother, you will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember him as one of the nicest people I knew.

Love from your Sister,
Patsy Green & Family

Uncle James was a Meek, Cool, & Intelligent Uncle, he will be truly missed. To my family, May God comfort you in your time of need.

Love Always,
Rose Spann & Family

You can shed tears that he is gone, 
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, 
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, 
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Love ❤️ You Family 

Michael J Woody, U S POSTAL SERVICE RETIRED. 

James or ( Jim ) as Everyone in US Postal Service Called Him, was One of the Most Gracious and Kind Person In The Post Office You Could Meet. When I Got the Word Jim had Passed. And Posted Information on our US Postal Family Group Page.  Everyone Was So Shocked.  The First words out of Everyone Mouth was He was one of the Most Kindest Guy they had Worked With.  The Next thing was His Love for Fishing.   And Some Knew him as Mr  Toothpick Man. He Always had one in Side of his Mouth  😁.  We The Members Of The U S Postal Service  would Like to Let The Family Know It was A Honor and A Privilege To Work With This Wonderful Man.

We Want Say Goodbye,  But Until We Meet Again  .

RIP Brother James E Gainey 

Sis. Katie Gainey and Family,

On behalf of Reverend Perry L. Melvin and the First Baptist Church of Stedman family, we would like to express our deepest, most sincere condolences on the passing of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. 

We hope that you take comfort knowing that he is with God now although it hurts those who are left behind. Remember that he lives in our memories, but also with our heavenly Father.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your church family for support during this difficult time. We are here for you, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Sincerely, 
Reverend Perry L. Melvin and your First Baptist Church of Stedman family

💕 Thanking God for good times we shared while growing up in Stedman, North Carolina.   "Gone To Soon"💘

Betty Alford, Fayetteville, NC

🙏🙏🙏 Praying for the family, in that our Family Chain has once again  been 
 broken!
Lovingly 
Sybie Johnson Monroe
Fayetteville, North Carolina 

♥️♥️Praying that precious memories shared, will surround you during this difficult time!!!
Lula Gainey, Stedman, North Carolina 

Prayers and condolences to the family of my friend James,  James and I were both born and reared in Stedman,NC for  quite a few years we lived  just a short  distance from each other until the family moved to Mass,  We  reconnected years later after his  father and mother moved back to NC, I was very close to his mother and often made contact with him when he came to visit with his mother,  I had the pleasure of talking with  him on the morning  he left  from his last visit toNC,  Many members of our church family  enjoyed seeing him bring his mother to church when he was here, The  First Baptist Church Stedman family will miss him, May God Bless his Mom and entire family,

James and I were close cousins/brothers that grew up in Stedman NC.  I missed him when his family moved to Lynn, Massachusetts. It’s so many stories I could share with you about James but just want to share my condolences at this time. I remember in 1966 when we both were in Vietnam at the same time and didn’t realize it. So I looked him up and he was in Saigon. We linked up and that’s when I first met his wife Cuc. Since than we have always stayed in contact with each other. James is like a brother to me and always will be. Every time he came to Fayetteville we linked up. It was never a dull moment hanging with James. I will always cherish our time we spent talking about the war and just having good conversation. So I say to the family remember the good times that you shared with James. He will be truly miss and never take life for granted.

Love, 
John F Avery
SGM US Army Retired


Our condolences to cousin James’ family, I remember talking and praying with him just a few short months ago. He will be greatly missed. I leave you with this scripture  that has blessed me over the years it is found in St. John 13:1-2 Let not your hearts be troubled……..I go to prepare a place for you.

From cousin Dornell Burns & Family  in Salem, MA.

James was a client of ours for many years.  It was our delight and pleasure to work with this gentle and noble man, in managing his investment and retirement resources.   Our condolences to the family and all who loved and knew him.

David S. Dixon, CFP
Dixon Financial Group, LLC


OBITUARY

James Edward Gainey

June 21, 1944 – October 2, 2021

Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery

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