Homegoing Service for Mr. Francisco Gainer of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016, will be held Saturday, February 20th, 2:00 p.m. at Northside M.B. Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, pastor; Apostle C.L. Holder, officiating. The interment will follow the service. Francisco was born August 18, 1934 in Tampa, Florida to the late Thomas Gainer, Sr. and Maria Gaynsue. He was a member of Temple of the Apostle Inc. Church. He loved fixing cars and anything that was broken. He was preceded death by his parents, sister, Nella Williams, son, Ervin Washington II and grandparents. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted companion, Claudia Washington; children, Francisco Gainer, Jr., Kenneth B. (Alicia), Waytonia C. (Chevalier), Pat Gainer, Valencia W. and Kidada M. (Eric); grandchildren, Keith B., Jaimee, Rico, Nyla, Kiana, Emon, Ervin III, Chevalier, Shemar and Naveah; brothers, L.J. Gainer (Avon), Thomas Gainer, Jr., Kenneth Bailey; aunt, Edna Gainer; brothers-in-law, Fetus Moses, Lester Moses (Bell), and Lonnie Houston (Shirley); sisters-in-law, Betty Kelly (Leroy), Margaret Boone and Eartha Hills; special friends, Raymond Palmer and family, Williams, Greco and Ganther families; and a host of other relatives and friends. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service on Saturday.