James Edward “Ed” Gaither

James Edward Gaither, "Ed", was born February 13, 1954 in Roxboro, NC to the late Quincy Bell Odom Gaither and the late Mose Gaither.

James attended from Emmett Scott High School. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He worked at Precision Lawn Care and did lots of handy work for people. James also worked for Jericho, until is retirement.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Nancy Beckham, Mozelle Turner, Jerry Gaither, Ivette Watkins, Bill Gaither, Joe Watkins, and David Watkins.

He leaves to cherish one son, Boris Lamont Minor of Henderson, NC; grandchildren, Shaquelia Champ of Statesville, NC, LaDavis Minor and Alazya Minor both of Rockwell, NC; great-grandchildren, Lyric Champ and Landon Champ both of Statesville, NC; special friend, Patricia Walker of Rock Hill, SC; sisters, Nora Gaither, Percilla Gaither-Brice, Jacqueline Gaither Erby (Walter) all of Rock Hill, SC, Paulette Watkins of Clover, SC, adopted brother, Jimmy Page (Sandra) of Charlotte, NC; a very special cousin, Mary Cureton "May Pop" of Rock Hill, SC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.