Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There
is yet more sad news this Thursday morning. Former Newport News High
School business education teacher
Kenneth Gaskins, passed away at home in
Hayes on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the age of 79.

From the Daily
Press - 11/17/11:
Kenneth D. Gaskins, Sr.
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HAYES -
Kenneth D. Gaskins Sr., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at his home
surrounded by family after a short illness.
Kenneth was born May 6, 1932, to Ted and Elsie Gaskins in Doddridge, W.Va.
After his graduation from high school Kenneth proudly served his country in
the US Navy during the Korean War. After his tour of military service, he
received his Bachelors degree in teaching from Glennville State College in
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Kenneth Gaskins |
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Upon his moving to Virginia he
taught at Newport News High School and retired as an instructor for the army
at Fort Eustis. Kenneth loved to travel and with his wife they traveled all
over the United States, especially on bus tours where he met so many
friends. Kenneth was a Christian man who loved his Lord, his family and his
friends. He was our inspiration, and will live on in our memories until we
see him again.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Patricia Lee; sister,
Dorothy; brothers, Bill and James; and son, Scott Fanning.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Fanning-Gaskins; daughter, Margaret
Bridges and husband, Martin; son, Kenneth D. Gaskins Jr. and wife, Marsha;
daughters, Melinda Ottarson and husband, Donnie, Gail Brown and husband,
Kenneth, Betsy West and husband, Jessie; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton
and Pastor Steve Sales will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at
Providence Baptist Church. Inurnment will follow later at West Union Masonic
Memorial Park, Doddridge, W.Va.
The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the many
people and Hospice for the care and support during Kenneth's illness.
In our loved one's memory, contributions may be made to Riverside Walter
Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061 or to a .
Arrangements by Hogg Funeral
Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press from
November 17 to November 18, 2011.
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Margaret & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him from
working here at Fort Eustis, such a nice man. Losing someone
is never easy. Praying that God will be with you during this
difficult time. Let your heart be consoled knowing that your
dad is at peace. Thinking of you.
You all are in my
thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
~ Susan Smith, Gloucester, Virginia
Betty, I am so sorry
to hear that Ken passed away.
I know you have so many fond memories of the wonderful life
spent together.
May you be granted the comfort and peace you face in the days to
come.
Keep the faith and God will see you through all of your
difficult days.
Love you,
~ Peggy Douglas, Hayes, Virginia
Kenneth and family ~
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you
all at this difficult time.
~ Tracey Smith Crowder, Gloucester, Virginia
Our love and sympathy to
all the family in the death of a very dear friend. We have some
wonderful memories.
~ Marvin & Jean Brown
May God grant you peace
in knowing that Mr. G is walking on streets of gold with Jesus and
other loved ones who went before him. God bless you Aunt Betty,
Margaret and Kenneth at this time and the days to come!
~ Sadie Jenkins, Wicomico, Virginia
Our thoughts and
prayers go out to the Gaskins Family. Mr. Gaskins was always a
delight to work with at our office and you knew he was a true
gentleman. We all will miss him and will remember his friendly smile
every time he walked through our door.
~ The employees at Phillips Energy
Betty, we are keeping
you and all your family in our prayers. May God's comfort see you
through this time of grief.
~ Buddy & Ann Hogge, Wicomico, Virginia
~ Vernell
Greene, Bena, Virginia
Betty, Margaret,
Kenneth and Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My
thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult
time.
~ Jill Strickland
Betty May, I'm Sorry To Hear About Your Loss. If
There Is Anything I Can Do Please Let Me Know I Miss
My Husband Everyday.
~ Vicki Smith, Bena, Virginia
Betty and family. I am so sorry to hear
about the passing of Mr. Gaskins. He was
truly genuine person. He always had a smile.
~ Debbie Wilson, Hayes, Virginia
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
~ Jimmy and Barbara
Chapman
Margaret and Family,
So sorry to hear of your
dad's passing. You are in my
prayers.
~ Dolly Niswonger,
Gloucester, Virginia
Dear Betty, Margaret,
Kenneth and families,
May God bless you all at
this very sad time.
My love,
~ Micki Bonnette
Margaret,
Kenneth & family
~ We are so
sorry for your
loss....your Dad
was a wonderful
man and will be
deeply missed.
All our Love -
~ Ed, Kim &
Sara Dunklee,
Newport News,
Virginia
In Memory of
Kenneth D.
Gaskins, Sr.
Wilbur, Linda,
and Jim
Templeman
~ Linda
Templeman,
Hayes, Virginia
To The Gaskins
Family: I am so very
sorry to hear that
Mr. Gaskins has
passed away. I
worked for him in
the Staff and
Faculty Development
Division at Fort
Eustis some years
ago. He was a fine
leader and
outstanding boss. He
was also a fine and
decent person. He
will be missed. You
all are in my
thoughts and
prayers.....Mary Lee
~ Mary Lee,
Newport News,
Virginia
May he rest in
peace.
~ Marvin Barnes,
Gloucester, Virginia
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Our deepest sympathies
are extended to Mr. Gaskins' family and friends.

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