Benjamin Paul Gainer

God saw that you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered "Come and rest."

On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Benjamin Paul Gainer, age 57, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord. Ben was born in Bonne Terre, MO., on March 18, 1958. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Carol 'Goodrich' Gainer (June 26, 2003), and his father, Dale C. Gainer.

Survivors Include : a son, Shawn Gainer; and a daughter, Elizabeth Gainer, both of Farmington. Parents: Rev. Ralph Burris and Gladys Burris, of Ft. Worth, TX; 2 sisters: Vici Mason, of Ft. Worth, TX & Sherry Killian, of Doe Run. A brother, Dale Gainer, of Doe Run. A step-mother, Jo Ann Gainer, of Doe Run, & a loving host of nieces, nephews, family members & friends.

Memorial Visitation Starts : Friday, 8:30 a.m., Nov. 20, 2015

Celebration of Life Service : Friday, 10:00 a.m., Nov. 20, 2015

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Nathaniel Molter officiating.

Private Interment : Marcus Memorial Cemetery - Fredericktown, MO

Memorials to : The Benjamin Paul Gainer family