Otis Gurgainous, age 79, of Wallace died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Brian Center of Wallace.

Mr. Gurgainous was born September 24, 1931 in Pender County; son of the late Charlie and Bertha Piner Gurgainous. He is also predeceased by his wife of fifty-one years, Louise Abbott Gurgainous; son, Kenneth Gurgainous; grandson, Kevin Gray Gurgainous and brother, Pearlie Gurgainous.

Surviving are his children, Jerry Gurgainous (Phyllis) of Mount Olive, Mike Gurgainous of Burgaw (Faye Hanchey of Wallace), Susan Myers (Billy) of Millers Creek, Sheri Brooks (Wayne) and Ray Gurgainous all of Magnolia and Lieutenant Colonel Larry K. Gurgainous, USAF Retired (Amy) of Dumfries, VA; daughters-in-law, Rhonda Gurgainous of Burgaw and Peggy Gurgainous of Teachey; ten grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; sisters, Sally Faircloth (James) of Fountain Inn, SC, Ruby McLemore (Fletcher) Creedmoor Judy Clark (Sam) of Butner and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapelwith the Reverend Dr. Ray Mendenhall officiating. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday, one hour prior the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of Wayne and Sheri Brooks.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park

Casketbearers will be Fletcher McLemore, Sam Clark, Richard "Buddy" Gurgainous, Dennis Hart, Joey Hart, John Jones and James Faircloth.

Flowers are appreciated or you may send memorial gifts to Carolina East HomeCare and Hospice, PO Box 887, Kenansville, NC 28349.

Otis was a simple man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was caring, generous and totally selfless. To Otis, no one was a stranger. Being a beloved husband, father, and brother, his life was dedicated to taking care of his family of seven children whom he loved dearly. He was a hard worker who never complained, but always got the job done. Otis was known as "friend" to many and was, without a doubt, a gift from God. All who knew him were truly blessed.

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