Grover John Gainey Jr.

Grover John “Johnny” Gainey, Jr., 75, of Rock Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home.

The family will receive friends 1:00 pm Monday, February 21, 2022 at Whitesell Funeral Home and a funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Nick Clanton officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park Hollis Lakes in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

He was born September 16, 1946, son of the late Grover John Gainey, Sr. and Aleen Lee Gainey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Mary Sue DeAmicis Gainey.

Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Ashburn and husband, Carlton of York; two sons, James Burns of Rock Hill and Johnny Ray Gainey and wife, Melanie of Columbia; sister, Diane Elizabeth Black of Rock Hill;10 grandchildren;12 great-grandchildren; and his faithful caregiver and special friend, Kristi Bryant.

Memorial donations may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.