Gaiter, Felix – World War II Veteran and Retired Contractor, died Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born November 22, 1922 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Deffie Gaiter and siblings, Helen, Will and L’Vernon. Survived by his wife of 66 years Margaret Ross Gaiter; children, Peggy (John) Jackson, Kathy Lowery Roberts, Felix Ross Gaiter; grandchildren, Robin Barnes, Roger (Kathy) Lowery, Natalie Swift, Yusef (Michelle) Gaiter, Velvet, Felix Xavier and Kleopatra Gaiter; great grandchildren, Tariq and Jalil Barnes, Bishop Lowery, Lynden Ross Gaiter; sisters-in-law, Versie Gaiter, Connie Ross Mills and Erma L. Ross; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces and dear friend A.B. Coleman along with many other friends and church family. Special appreciation to Dr. Larry Brakebill, Dr. Carla Gillespie and staff at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church with funeral service to follow with Dr. Michel S. E. Caldwell officiating. Interment Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:30 A.M., East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 2200 E. John Sevier Highway. Services to conclude with a full dove release.
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Dear Margaret,
It is with great sadness that we read of the passing of your beloved husband, Felix. His kindness and service to others will be remembered by all who knew him and knew of him. His life was such a blessing to our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family. May his memory be eternal. Deepest sympathy, Danni and Tom
Mrs. Gaiter, your loss saddens me. After sixty-six years of marriage I know you will feel this separation, but I am sure you will also feel him with you. What a blessing to all that he lived so long and so well.
The Lord God will wipe away all tears. Isaiah 25:8 We are praying that the Lord will give you strength during this difficult time.
We are very sad to learn of Felix Gaiter’s death. He was a dear family friend, and we will miss him very much. We are sure that he will be remembered for his beautiful flower gardens at his home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
I’m so sad to hear of Mr. Gaiter’s passing, but rejoice to know that although he may be missed here, he is at home with his Lord. My father, Charles “Bud” Jenkins worked for Mr. Gaiter many years, and I worked for him for several summers also. We were blessed for having known Mr. Gaiter, and my father considered him a good friend. My condolences on behalf of the entire Jenkins family; our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this time.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
I’m very saddened to hear of Mr.Gaiter’s passing. I worked for him during the World’s Fair and he became a good friends with him along with the entire family.My life is far richer by knowing him and working with him.He was a man that was well respected in the community,who worked very hard to achieve the excellence and trust as a contractor.He will be missed.My condolennces to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless
I am very sorry to hear of of Mr. Gaiter’s passing. Please know that our family is thinking of you all and that you gain comfort from Revelation 21: 3 & 4.
You all have our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you. May the memories remain always of your loved one.