[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 153 (Friday, September 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E948-E949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES WILEY GAINEY, JR.

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 3, 2021

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James 
``Jim'' Wiley Gainey, Jr., who passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, 
at the age of 85. Jim was a longtime resident of Tyler County, and 
deeply respected by all who knew him.
  Jim was born on July 19, 1936, in Houston, Texas to Evelyn and James 
Gainey. He was a U.S. Air Force serviceman stationed at Ellington Air 
Force Base in Houston when he and Lynette married. In 1964, they moved 
to Woodville and Jim went to work for his father-in-law, Leroy Davis, 
at Western Auto. Lynette and Jim were blessed with two daughters, Laura 
and Susan.
  Jim served on numerous boards including but not limited to: serving 
as Past President of the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce; Past 
President of The Woodville Rotary Club; and a member of the Board of 
Trustees of The Woodville Independent School District. Jim was the 
recipient of the James E. Wheat Award which recognizes truly 
exceptional leaders. He unselfishly gave of his time and talents to the 
Tyler County Dogwood Festival, a festival that celebrates the 
traditions and beauty of East Texas.
  In 1978, Jim pursued a new vocation, steadfastly serving as an R.N. 
He worked in both nursing and administration at the Tyler County 
Hospital. Jim also worked part-time at Woodville Health and Rehab which 
he felt was one of the most rewarding jobs he had ever had the 
privilege to perform. In 2020, he and Lynette moved to Beaumont to be 
closer to family.

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  Jim Gainey is remembered by his friends and family as ``A devoted 
husband, loving father, and perfect Papa. He will be remembered for his 
faithfulness to the Lord, his impassioned love for people, his selfless 
generosity, and fierce commitment to his family.''
  Jim is survived by his wife, Lynette Davis Gainey, two daughters and 
their husbands, Laura and Byron Young of Beaumont, and Susan and Mike 
Ferguson of Austin, grandchildren Mark Young and wife Katie, Emily 
Valerio and husband Isaac, William Young, Leah Goertz and husband Ryne, 
Nathan Watts, and Benjamin Watts, great grandchildren James, Claire, 
Ellis, Abraham, and Charlotte. He is also survived by two brothers, 
Hugh Gainey and his wife Elaine Rogers, A.R. and Paul Gainey of 
Houston, and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents James Wiley Gainey and Evelyn 
Gerrard Gainey, and his sister, Allison Gainey Stephens.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to honor my friend, Jim Gainey, for his 
service to our country and for his many years of faithful service to 
our community. My thoughts and heartfelt prayers remain with his family 
and friends during this difficult time.

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