Born February 6, 1922, Heyward is the son of the late James Noland Gainey and Dale Clark Gainey. He served in the U.S. Army and worked in maintenance for Darlington County for 38 years. Heyward enjoyed gardening, travelling, and working on cars. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Darlington.
Surviving are his wife of 74 years, Betty Watkins Gainey; his son, Heyward “Prune” Gainey, Jr.; his grandchildren, Amy G. Blanks, Katina G. Treadway, Kim G. Eaddy, Larry “Bunky” Gainey, Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Darian Gainey, Ashley Blakenship, Sierra Gainey, and Noelle Harold.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Gainey, James “Jimmie” Gainey, and 8 siblings.
Born February 6, 1922, Heyward is the son of the late James Noland Gainey and Dale Clark Gainey. He served in the U.S. Army and worked in maintenance for Darlington County for 38 years. Heyward enjoyed gardening, travelling, and working on cars. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Darlington.
Surviving are his wife of 74 years, Betty Watkins Gainey; his son, Heyward “Prune” Gainey, Jr.; his grandchildren, Amy G. Blanks, Katina G. Treadway, Kim G. Eaddy, Larry “Bunky” Gainey, Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Darian Gainey, Ashley Blakenship, Sierra Gainey, and Noelle Harold.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Gainey, James “Jimmie” Gainey, and 8 siblings.