Harold "Horse Trader Gainsey" Gain

Harold Wilson Gain, "Horse Trader Gainsey", 82 of Clarksburg passed away August 9, 2012 at his residence with family by his side. He was born April 14, 1930 in Clarksburg, son of the late Wilbert (Web) and Susie Wilson Gain. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Josephine Houchin Gain whom he married on June 5, 1952 in Daybrook, WV. In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, Harold E Gains and wife Judy, Susie Jo (Gain) Williams, Wilbert (Timmy) and wife Sheila Gain, Perry B Gains, Tammy (Gain) Miller, Aaron L and wife Dina Gain and Michael D Gain; twenty one grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren; one aunt, Neva Wilson Smith, several nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Matthew Gain and one great granddaughter, Baby Brenna Sue Compton. He graduated from Victory High School, class of 1948 and he entered the US Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict. Gainsey was a well known area businessman who ran Gains Farms and dealt in horses, cattle, land and timber. In his earlier years he owned and operated Sun Valley Market and Farmer Dots Dairy King. He was also employed at PPG during the fifty's and sixty's. Along with his family, he had wonderful caregivers, Bruce, Becky, Sandy, Nichole, Bonnie Jo, Heidi and Brandi. A special thanks to Amedisys Hospice, Aaron and Jonathan. Family and friends may visit at Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Dr, Clarksburg, on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 1:00-8:00PM. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:00AM with Reverend Robert Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Harrison County Honor Guard. Online condolences may be sent to www.davisfuneralhomewv.com Arrangements in care of Davis Funeral Home