Maxie Lee Gainey

It is with the deepest sorrow that our family shares the passing of Maxie.

Maxie loved his family, his church family and his hometown of Patrick. More than anything, he loved his children, and his granddaughters were truly the pride and joy of his life.

To know Maxie was to know a true character. He had a gift for making people laugh and could light up any room he walked into. He was always cutting up, picking at someone, or talking a little trash—but that was simply his way of showing love. Beneath that playful spirit was a man with a generous heart who would help anyone he could.

Our family said goodbye to Lisa in August of 2020, and today’s tragedy leaves Lee and Taylor grieving the loss of their daddy. The weight of losing both parents is unimaginable, and we humbly ask that you join us in praying for them in the days, weeks and months ahead. Please pray that God will surround them with His peace, comfort them in only the way He can, and give them strength for each step forward. We may not understand His ways, but even in our grief, we choose to trust His plan.

Visitation and funeral service arrangements will be announced in the coming days. In the meantime, friends and family are welcome to visit with the family at Nancy and Kenny’s home:

402 Wilkes Chapel Church Rd.

Hartsville, SC

Visiting hours will be from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and 5:00–8:00 p.m., beginning Saturday, July 11.

Thank you all for the overwhelming love, prayers, calls, messages, and support you’ve already shown our family. We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we walk through these difficult days.