Donald Wayne Gaither, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 70. He was born on October 22, 1946 in Henryetta, OK to James Gaither & Lola (Estes) Gaither.
Don was a member of the Tulledega Hills Baptist Church.
He was a member of the American Legion.
He married the love of his life, Joyce Cunningham on September 28, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Charlotte McKelvy, and brother, Danny Bruce Gaither.
Donald is survived by his wife, Joyce Gaither of the home,
son, Lloyd Gaither and wife Traci of Dewar,
two grandchildren, Ashton Deming & husband Cody of Dewar,
and Tristan Gaither of Dewar,
two great grandchildren, Kalli Gaither and Damon Deming,
one brother, Jimmy Gaither and wife Ida of Union, Missouri,
as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 5-8pm on Tuesday, March 14 and from 8am-8pm on Wednesday, March 15 with family present to greet friends from 6-8pm.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00pm, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Dale Huckabay, officiating, assisted by Rev. Robert Hunnicutt. Interment will follow at Westalawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.