Chapter Invisible Honoring our Brothers who have Crossed over to the Golden Shore
BROTHER TYRONE GAINEY September 28, 1962 - July 13, 2024
His love and legacy will forever remain with his loved ones who will cherish his memories: two brothers Jerry L. Gainey of Kingstree, South Carolina and Bishop Hayes T. Gainey, Sr. (LaTonya) of Orangeburg, South Carolina; three sisters Hazel L. Giles of Lane, South Carolina; Rosa M. Wilson (Murphy) of Rock Hill, South Carolina; and Loria Gainey of Kingstree, South Carolina; three aunts, Othenia Cooper of Lake City South Carolina; Janiewese McCrea Kingstree South Carolina; and Claudia Murray of Fayetteville, South Carolina; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and dear friends.
The Rock Hill (SC) Alumni Chapter mourns the loss of Brother Tyron Gainey as he entered Chapter Invisible on July 13, 2024. First Lieutenant Tyrone Gainey was born on September 28, 1962, in Cades, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Mr. Hayes Gainey and the late Earline Woodberry Gainey. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville, North Carolina. Gainey was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. He graduated from Kingstree Senior High School in 1980. He furthered his education at Saint Augustine's College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, sang on the Saint Augustine's Gospel Choir and served as a cadet in the Saint Augustine's ROTC. Upon graduation from Saint Augustine's, Gainey served in the United States Army on the short-range air defense artillery team. He later earned his Master's Degree from Strayer University. Brother Gainey was initiated into the Saint Augustine’s University Chapter, the Gamma Omicron on April 20, 1982. Saint Augustine’s University is a private HBCU located in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a devoted, lifetime legacy member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated where he most recently served in the local Rock Hill chapter as former MTA Chairman. He was also a devoted member of Good Shepherd Community Ministries where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President of the Sound of Praise Choir and a member of the transportation committee. Although he did not get any formal training, he was known for creating culinary masterpieces sure to please any palate.
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