Frederick Gaskins

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Frederick W. "Fred" Gaskins, age 78, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Chesterfield Baptist Church

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: to follow at Chesterfield Cemetery

VISITATION: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall

HISTORY: Mr. Gaskins was born August 28, 1931 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Woodrow Wilson "Red" and Lillian Tucker Gaskins. He attended Chesterfield High School, and received his high school diploma from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Gaskins served two years in the S.C. National Guard, and was an U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, where he was the Wing Lead Radio Operator, and flew on 32 bombing missions. He retired as U.S. Postmaster with the Chesterfield Post Office with 25 years of service. Mr. Gaskins was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Choir, Fellowship Sunday School Class, and the Brotherhood. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion Post 74, and a charter member of Green River Country Club. Mr. Gaskins hobbies included training bird dogs, bird hunting, playing golf, farming, and raising cattle. He was a recipient of the SC Puppy of the Year award, and a 3 time recipient of the SC Shooting Dog of the Year award. He also enjoyed camping, riding his golf cart, and his time working as a meatcutter. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by a grandson, James Thomas "Tommy" White; 2 brothers, Jerry G. and Glenn Wiley Gaskins; and by 1 sister, Caronell Gaskins Caldwell.

SURVIVORS:
Wife of 56 years: Lucille Elvera Rinquist Gaskins of the home
2 Sons: Freddy (Teresa) Gaskins, and Mark (Francie) Gaskins both of Chesterfield, SC
2 Daughters: Cammie Lou (Jamie) McLain, and Libby Gaskins both of Chesterfield, SC
6 Grandchildren: Trey and Brittany Gaskins, Candace and Rebecca White, Madyson and Connor Scott
1 Brother: Donnie (Geraldine) Gaskins of Chesterfield, SC
Sister-in-law: Iona Gaskins of Chesterfield, SC
Brother-in-law: Norman Caldwell of Pageland, SC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709; or to Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC
(www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Gaskins Family.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Chesterfield Baptist Church



INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: to follow at Chesterfield Cemetery

VISITATION: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall