Jack L Gaither
1933-2023
Jack Lee Gaither of Marianna, Fl passed away on January 18th, 2023. He was born to Harry and Leona Gaither in Moweaqua, Illinois. He will be remembered for a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He served his country in the Navy. He was a college professor at Gulf Coast in Panama City, FL for 27 years. He loved fishing, history, and sail boats. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Leona Gaither and his son Harry Gaither Jr. He is survived by his wife Shirley Gaither, his granddaughter Shelby Byrd, one brother Bill Gaither (Toshiko) and one sister Carol (Larry), several nieces and nephews that were very dear to him, 6 step-daughters, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on January 24th, 2023 at 1: 00pm at Kent Forest Lawn funeral home, 2403 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32405. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
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