Finess Nathaniel Gailey

Finess Nathaniel Gailey, 75, of Baldwin, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at his residence.

Born in Banks, County, GA on December 02, 1936, he was a son of the late Finus Lee and Arizona Adeline Brock Gailey. Mr Gailey was a retired technician with Mt. Vernon Mill and was a deacon of New Birth Baptist Church. He enjoyed raising chickens and was a member of The Rosecomb Federation.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gailey was also preceded in death by brothers, Condus and Fred Gailey; sister, Ruth Blackwell.
Survivors include his wife Linda Mauldin Gailey, Baldwin; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry (Jeremy) Spivey, Joy (Eddie) Jenkins, Selena (Paul) Manley all of Baldwin; brothers, Robert Gailey, Toccoa, Larry Gailey, Homer, Johnny Gailey, Lee Gailey, Jr., James Gailey all of Alto; sisters, Frances Donaldson, Toccoa and Carrie Norton, Baldwin; four grandchildren, McKayla Jenkins, Katerina & Zeke English, Blake and Cody Manley, one great grandchild, Gauge English; mother-in-law Mayzelle Mauldin, Baldwin; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Redemption Outreach Ministries in Homer, GA, with Rev. Bill Trotter and Rev. David Carithers officiating. Interment will follow in New Birth Baptist Church Cemetery in Baldwin, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday and 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.