Funeral services for Mr. Gaskins will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston. The Rev. Bob Wilson and The Rev. Bill Barber will officiate. Burial will follow in South View Cemetery.
The family of Mr. Gaskins will receive family and friends at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM until the funeral hour.
Mr. Gaskins was born in Nashville, GA, on June 21, 1931. He was the son of the late Preston and Tollie Vickers Gaskins of Nashville, GA. He was a graduate of Berrien County High School. Mr. Gaskins went on to graduate from the Southern College of Pharmacy; a division of Mercer University of Atlanta. He owned and operated Paulk's Pharmacy of Thomaston for over 30 years.
A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Gaskins was stationed in Germany during his service.
Mr. Gaskins and his wife, Mary Jean Roberts Gaskins, were charter members of Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston where he served as a life-long Deacon. He was also a member of the Thomaston Lions Club.
Mr. Gaskins is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean Gaskins, as well as two sons, Ken (Melody) Gaskins and Mark (Martha) Gaskins, both of Thomaston. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Maggie Gaskins of Covington, GA, Lauren (Jonathan) Hall of Thomaston, Matthew Gaskins (Mary Ashby Ward) of Atlanta, and Katelyn Gaskins (Logan Kent) of Pensacola, FL
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston, 410 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286, or to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
Mr. Gaskins was born in Nashville, GA, on June 21, 1931. He was the son of the late Preston and Tollie Vickers Gaskins of Nashville, GA. He was a graduate of Berrien County High School. Mr. Gaskins went on to graduate from the Southern College of Pharmacy; a division of Mercer University of Atlanta. He owned and operated Paulk's Pharmacy of Thomaston for over 30 years.
A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Gaskins was stationed in Germany during his service.
Mr. Gaskins and his wife, Mary Jean Roberts Gaskins, were charter members of Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston where he served as a life-long Deacon. He was also a member of the Thomaston Lions Club.
Mr. Gaskins is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean Gaskins, as well as two sons, Ken (Melody) Gaskins and Mark (Martha) Gaskins, both of Thomaston. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Maggie Gaskins of Covington, GA, Lauren (Jonathan) Hall of Thomaston, Matthew Gaskins (Mary Ashby Ward) of Atlanta, and Katelyn Gaskins (Logan Kent) of Pensacola, FL
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church of Thomaston, 410 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286, or to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com
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