Gaire Bynum

Mr. Gaire Rondell Bynum transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home  on November 10, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 64. He was born on November 9, 1961, in North Carolina and raised in Bronx New York.

Gaire’s journey took him from New York through Massachusetts and eventually to Buckingham Virginia, where he built a life grounded in love, dedication, family and community. Over the years, he held various roles that reflected his strong work ethic and commitment, including positions at Piedmont Regional Jail and Southside Community Hospital both located in Farmville, Virginia.

For 38 years, Gaire shared a loving and devoted relationship with Loreen "Mama Bear" Johnston. Their enduring bond was a source of strength and love to those around them.

Affectionately known as “Papa Bear,” Gaire brought warmth and energy wherever he went. Whether singing his favorite song “Casanova” by LeVert or performing as “DeeDah Rock” the rapper, his passion for music and performance left lasting impressions on friends and family alike.

Gaire is lovingly remembered by his love Loreen Johnston; daughters Nasha Nicholas and Pearl Morgan; grandchildren Larissa Morgan, Tyronne Barry and wife Octavia, Van Barry, Sheliah Morgan, Felicia Morgan, Jayden Robinson, Jayce Robinson, and Jayla-Marie Robinson; 22 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings Reginald Bynum, Regina Bynum, and Calvin Bynum; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He now joins his mother Delilah Mae Kinsey; father James Patrick Bynum Sr.; brothers James Bynum Jr. and Kendall Bynum; and sister Renettra Bynum.

A memorial service to celebrate Gaire’s life will be held on November 20, 2025, 12 noon at Bruce and Stiff Funeral Home, 1121 Old Courthouse Rd., Appomattox, Virginia.

May his memory continue to bring comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

John 14: 3-4

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me

In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I will go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

"And where I go you know, and the way you know".