Thomas Gordon Gaither, Sr. affectionately known as "Doc" was born on October 12, 1940 to the late Thomas Andrews Gaither and Alice L. Candany Gaither of Mocksville, NC. On Saturday, March 11, 2023, God called him home.

A graduate of Davie Training School, Class of 1958, he found his calling in the transportation industry. Whether when driving a passenger bus or when carrying freight, for more than 60 years he was able to share his love for God's people through his travels. He was employed by RJR Tobacco Company, McClean Trucking Company and Greyhound Bus Lines. After 25 years of service, he retired from the Winston-Salem Transit Authority.

He was a faithful member of Bethania AME Zion Church for many years. There he served with the Steward's Board, Senior Choir and the Men's Booster Ministry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Algeon Bernard, Michael Jeffery and Melvin Alexander; and a sister, Carol L. Gaither.

Left to cherish his precious memories are: his wife, Shelvy P. Gaither; daughter, Shatese M. Gaither; sons, Thomas Jr. and Trey Alexander; eight grandchildren, Jah Quez, Shanel, China, Skai, Jamiece, Alexandra, Ryan and Aking; brothers, Reginald Gaither, Victor (Clarissa) Gaither and Pastor Julian (Dr. Krishauna) Gaither; sisters, Doris Jimerson, Deborah (George) Ellis, Thomasine Gaither and Tomisha Gaither; mother-in-law, Elizabeth V. Speas; sister-in-law, Jannette Valentine; brothers-in-law, Lester B. Speas, III, Edward Vannard Valentine and George Ellis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Public viewing from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service at 12:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2023 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to service. Interment in Bethania AME Zion Baptist Church.

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