Obituary
Carl Glen Gaither (December 1956 – August 2024)

Carl Glen Gaither (December 1956 – August 2024)

Carl Glen Gaither passed near Needles, Ca. August 5, 2024, where his heart failed him. Born December 7, 1956, in Healdton, Ok. to parents Cecil D. and Cecile M. Gaither. Carl Spent the first half of his life in Carter Co. Ok. where he met and married Pamela Black, together they were blessed with a beautiful daughter Jennifer Kay Gaither. Eventually Carl moved to Ventura Co. Ca. where he met and married his current wife Tracey (Jones-Dryer) Gaither. Together they raised their two sons Joshua Glen Gaither and Jacob Allen Gaither and bonus daughter Chelsea Nichole Dryer in Fillmore, Ca. Carl wore many hats throughout his lifetime, one of his first jobs was at the local Pool Hall where he learned to play Snooker. This became one of his favorite pastimes, one he passed on to his eldest son, Josh. Carl drove Big Rig Trucks cross country, and also for his fathers Vacuum Truck Co. He held different positions at various Oil Field Companies as well, culminating in the Supervisory Position he held at his final employment. Carls favorite view of the Pacific Ocean was from his office off the Pacific Coast Hwy. Golf, football, Super Bowl parties (and pools) were more of his long-time joys, along with camping, boating, fishing, and water skiing. Carl coached Little League and enjoyed attending various sporting events of his children when his schedule allowed. Carl was preceded in death by Parents Cecil D, Cecile M, (Stepmom) Mary, sister Nancy Carol “Sissy” Fennel, brother Doyle Ray Gaither Sr, nephew Danny Cox, nieces Amanda Miller and Jody Merrick. He is survived by his Wife Tracey, Daughter Jennifer Kay Gaither, Sons Joshua Glen Gaither and Jacob Allen Gaither, Bonus Daughter Chelsea (Michael) Johnson, Grandchildren Hayden Annabelle, Zoey Isabelle and Colton Reid Johnson, Sister Donna (Butch) Miller, Brothers Terry and Jerry Webb, In-Laws Sonny Fennel, Jeanice and Mike Lambert, Sean (Kathy) Jones, Amanda (Chris) Simmons, Meegan Krigbaum, Step siblings Shane (Kim) Morgan, Diane (Jesse) Ary and Patti (Arlen) Kirchoff and multiple cousins, nieces and nephews all across the United States. Carl will be remembered as a Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. Please join us to Celebrate his Life @ Lake Piru in Piru, California Saturday November 2nd 1-5pm please rsvp via text @ (805) 368-1711 or (805) 767-6395...Food, water and tea will be served, come and share your favorite memories and Celebrate his life. (B.Y.O.Chairs).