Mr. William Rudolph "Billy" Gainey

July 20, 1933 - March 28, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. William Rudolph "Billy" Gainey, Sr., 86, will be held privately on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in Magnolia Cemetery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rev. Kenny Lynch and the Rev. Buddy Amerson will officiate. Born in Fayetteville, NC, Billy was the son of the late John Fulton and Creola Atkinson Gainey. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Korean War. He was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church and a retired electrician from Daniel’s Construction Company. He was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. For the last several years, Billy spent his time traveling and enjoying life with his wife of 58 years, Joyce. The family would like to express their gratitude to Tonya Gainey, the team at Hospice of South Carolina, and the family and friends who offered support and prayers through this difficult time. He is survived by his faithful wife, Joyce Griggs Gainey of Hartsville, SC; son, Rudy (Amy) Gainey of Florence, SC; daughter, Trena Jones (Tony Griggs) of Darlington, SC; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Tyler) Watford of Florence, SC; and Julia Gainey of Hartsville, SC; sisters, Christine Graham and Nadine (Lewis) McDonald, both of Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Tyler Jones, and his four brothers, Tom, John, Bobby and Wayne Gainey Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family. The family requests that memorials be made to Fourth Street Baptist Church, 501 South Fourth Street, Hartsville, SC 29550, or to the Wounded Warrior Project in Billy’s honor by visiting https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.