Lacey C. Gainwell Jr.

Lacey “Peter” Cornelius Gainwell Jr., 63, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 in St. Louis.

Peter was born July 27, 1957 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Magnolia Gainwell and the late Lacey C. Gainwell Sr.

Peter worked for Purolator Industries until 1995 before moving to Columbia, Missouri and working for Kraft Foods until 2014.

Peter enjoyed spending time with family, watching the Cardinals baseball games, westerns and the Food Network.

Peter was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Wallace; his father Lacey C. Gainwell Sr.; and two nephews Ray Clark Jr. and Deonte’ Gainwell.

He leaves to cherish all his memories his loving mother Magnolia Gainwell; his siblings Joyce “Ray” Clark of South Haven, Mississippi; Mary Johns of Poplar Bluff; James “Wanda” Gainwell of Auburn, Alabama; Janice Gainwell of Columbia; Albert “Tammy” Gainwell of Columbia; Alicia Gainwell of Columbia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

There will be a graveside service 11 am Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at the City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.

Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff in charge of arrangements.