James D. Gaskins

James D. Gaskins – 84 of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on May 16, 1940 to Lonnie and Nathanie (Cooper) Gaskins. James had a big heart and loved his family. He served proudly in the United States Marine and in the Army National Guard for a total of 21 years. He was a truck driver for Patten Seed Company. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a third wife, Gloria Gaskins and his sister, Jacqueline Gaskins.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Shari Gaskins of Lakeland, Georgia; Children, David Gaskins, Marcia Gaskins, William Gaskins (Jennifer), all of Valdosta, Georgia; Ramona Driskell (Mike) of Blairsville, Georgia; Stepchildren, Christin Osborne (David) of Lakeland, Georgia; Leanne Brewer (Kenneth) of Tucson, Arizona; Christopher Stanley (Justin), Timothy Stanley (Ever) both of Yulee, Florida; Grandchildren, Christina, Carter, Camille, Derrick, Jonathan, Austin, Jay, Domminick, Tyler, Lil Shari, Rubyann, Lilly, John (Jco), Kobe, Alexandria; several great grandchildren and a honorary family member, Robin Bailey.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the private family Gaskins Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Lakeland Music Funeral Services. Donations may also be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Tunnel to Towers. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Gaskins Family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.