Milas Gainey

January 31, 1943 - March 26, 2018

Darlington, South Carolina Milas Gainey, 75, of Darlington died Monday, March 26, 2018. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2 PM in the Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Milas was born in Darlington County. He was the son of the late Robert L. and Margaret Parnell Gainey. He graduated from St. John’s High School and spent many years working in the grocery business. He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served for many years on the Kitchen Committee. He enjoyed singing and was a member of “The Good Time Band” at the recreation department. Survivors include his son, Alex Gainey and wife Danielle; one daughter, Jennifer G. Cooke and husband Mike; one brother, Robert L. Gainey (Lee McLaurin) of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Frances Witherspoon and husband Lloyd, of Columbia Tennessee and Hope Carter and husband Parker of Rock Hill; four grandchildren, Carson and Alexis Gainey and Tyler and Landon Cooke. Preceded in death by his brother, Charles E. Gainey; and his granddaughter, Kristina E. Gainey. The family suggest memorials be made to Central Baptist Church (Building Fund) of Darlington. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com