Effingham fire victim identified
Angela Kershner/Morning News
A firefighter from the Hannah-Salem-Friendfield Fire Department douses the smoldering remnants of the fire at a mobile home Thursday morning on Friendfield Road in Effingham.
Published: April 10, 2009
Updated: April 10, 2009
The victim of Thursday’s mobile home fire in Effingham has been identified.
Willie James Gaymon, 80, died at the scene on Friendfield Road as a result of injuries he suffered in the fire, Florence County Coroner M.G. “Bubba” Matthews said.
Gaymon’s wife suffered serious burns and is being treated at the burn center in Augusta, Ga., Matthews said.
Florence County Sheriff’s Lt. Brett Camp said the fire happened about 9:30 a.m.
The cause of the fire has not been determined yet.
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CAROLYN I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. YOU GUYS ARE IN MY PRAYERS. AND YOUR MOM TOO. JUST REMEMBER GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.. AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING FEEL FREE TO CALL.
Carolyn and April -
I am so very sorry to hear about this. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
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April…
I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss…
Angel, April and Carolyn please know that you and your family in our prayers an thoughts. Just know that God comforts all.
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