Harold Eugene Gainey, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  He fought a good fight and finished his race.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Erma Lee Gainey.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Elsie Taylor Gainey and two children, daughter Mellody Gainey Hughes and husband Joel Hughes, and his son Chad Gainey and wife Gina Enfinger Gainey.  He was blessed with four grandchildren; Jessica Gainey, Brittany Gainey Story and husband Bryan Story, Casey Gainey, and Jesse Gainey and wife Sydney Sabash Gainey.   He was also the proud great grandfather to four great-grandchildren; Tanner Story, Grayson Martin, Ashton Martin, and Elizabeth Story.

He was a born again Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Chipley.  Harold loved Jesus and his family.  He never met a stranger and loved people.

He retired from The Florida Department of Transportation as a project manager after working several years as the Washington County Building Inspector.  He was a proud member of the Orion Masonic Lodge #40.

In additional to spending time with his family, he also enjoyed carpentry and fishing.

The family will have a visitation at Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 20, 2019, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., with a graveside service taking place at Glenwood Cemetery, Chipley, FL, on Saturday 21, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., with Reverend Mike Orr officiating.

The family has entrusted Brown Funeral Home with all arrangements, and family and friends may sign the online registry at brownfh.net.