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Gaither Ray Stikeleather
<p> <strong> Gaither Ray Stikeleather, age 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his home.</strong></p> <p><strong> Gaither was born April 23, 1938 in Alexander County, the son of the late Mack McKinley Stikeleather and Vitus Blankenship Stikeleather.</strong></p> <p><strong> He retired from Gulf State with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Berea Baptist church, where he sang in the choir. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, especially at Tri-Mart. He also enjoyed watching football, car racing and eating meatloaf.</strong></p> <p><strong> Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Phyllis Childers Stikeleather; two sisters, Nella Mae Collins, Ruby Lee Burnham; three brothers, Jack Stikeleather, James Leroy Stikeleather, Gene Wade Stikeleather.</strong></p> <p><strong> Those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his sons, Gary Goodman and fiancé, Angel Hunt, Jeff Goodman, Steven Goodman and wife, Melissa; his sister, Brenda Kay Stikeleather; beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friend, Walter Hines; special care-giver, niece Lisa Little.</strong></p> <p><strong> The funeral service will be held at Noon, Friday, April 22, 2022 at Berea Baptist Church. Pastor Sheridan Stanton will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.</strong></p> <p><strong> The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.</strong></p> <p><strong> Pallbearers include: Bud Fox, Michael Bunton, Justin Spelce, Jason Mecimore, Phillip Stikeleather, and Jerry Stikeleather.</strong></p> <p><strong> Honorary pallbearers include: Walter Hines, Craig Williams, Pete Stikeleather, Terrell Stikeleather, Junior Clary, Paul Stikeleather, and Jerry Call.</strong></p> <p><strong> Memorials may be made to: Carolina Caring in Newton, NC.</strong></p> <p><strong>Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.</strong></p> <p><strong> Adams Funeral Home and cremation services are honored to be serving the family of Gaither Ray Stikeleather.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>April 23, 1938 - April 19, 202204/23/193804/19/2022
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