Obituary of David L. Gaither

Shoals – David L. Gaither, 56, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Born February 8, 1967, in Bedford, he was the son of John E. and Grace (Dant) Gaither. He married Glenda Jewell and she survives. He was the owner/operator of David Gaither Excavating and a firm believer in God. Survivors include his wife, Glenda, of Shoals; his parents, of Shoals; sisters, Suzan Garines and husband, Jim, of Bedford, and Jona Butler, of Williams: nieces and nephews, Cinandra McCleery and husband, Kenny, Deidra Brown and husband, Tony, Lucas Butler, and Desirae Brown ; four great-nieces and nephews, Ben and Mya McCleery, Collier and Mattingly Brown. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gladys and Herschel Dant; his paternal grandparents, Pearl and Glenn Gaither; a brother, Johnny Gaither; brothers-in-law, Davey Butler and Mike Jewell; two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am on Friday, March 3rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Trinity Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the hour of service on Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the White River Humane Society or Martin County Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.