John Gainey, III

John Gainey, III

December 02, 1947 - April 24, 2025

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John M. (Marty) Gainey III, Age 77, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1947, in Cross City, Florida, to Georgia Martin Gainey and John M. Gainey, Jr. Mr. Gainey is survived by his wife, Judy Gainey, son Rick Grantham, step-daughters Lisa Swilley Algarin (Alex), Sherry Swilley, and his 6 grandchildren, Josh Cawley, Marisa Cawley, Landon Grantham, Carson Grantham, Gavin Grantham, Olivia Mariano and his sister Julia Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marcy Gainey Burke, and sister Billie Lewellyn.

Mr. Gainey graduated from Dixie County High School in 1965, and maintained friends from those days until his death. He graduated from Lake City Community College and attended the University of Florida. Mr. Gainey loved people and the Florida Gators. He received great joy from being with his grandchildren, other family members, and friends. He loved to dance and was partial to music from the 60s and 70s. He also enjoyed baking cookies and doing the laundry. Mr. Gainey retired from the United States Post Office after 32 years, at which time he and wife, Judy, made their move to Ocala.

Services for Mr. Gainey will be held at Weems and Sons Funeral Homes in Chiefland, Florida on Wednesday, April 30th at 11am. Prior to the service, a visitation will be held at the same location starting at 10am. Pastor Barry Coker will officiate.

Arrangements are entrusted to Weems & Sons Funeral Homes, 715 West Park Avenue, Chiefland, Florida 32626


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Marty
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Weems & Sons Funeral Homes - Chiefland
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Renee Mims Accurso
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Youll always be Uncle Marty to me! Thanks for the memories and so glad I found you again later in life. I know Marcy will be there with a big hug!
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Nina Peterson
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So very sorry to hear of Marty's passing. He was a dear friend and classmate. I just saw him at the High School Reunion a couple of weeks ago. Marty had the memory of an elephant....he was a walking encyclopedia! He will be missed!
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Annie Sims
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You will always be remembered as a wonderful classmate to DCHS Class of 1965 and a very dear friend to me. I will miss our chats and you always being a part of my life. Go rest high on that mountain my dear friend…it is well deserved.
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Deon Burke
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May God be with you Judy and the entire family! May you have peace knowing he is no longer in pain and that Marcy was there to meet him with open arms. I know this is hard but know one day you will be with him again!
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Deon Burke and family
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Please have peace knowing that John is no longer in pain and that Marcy was there to meet her daddy

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