Obituary for Johnny Gaines
Remembering “Johnny"
Johnny Gaines Jr. was the son of the late Mrs. Louise McGriff Gaines and the late Mr. Johnny Gaines Sr. Johnny was born in Mitchell County on September 16, 1950. He was called home on August 28, 2021. His battle was won when the Lord said, “My son, job well done. I welcome you to a new home."
He was a member of New Messiah Baptist Church where he faithfully served. Johnny was employed with Amoco and Fibers for 35 years until he retired.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Gaines Ill, and daughter Christina Denise Gaines. Two sisters: Lillie Mae Fagg and Roberta Jackson; Two nieces: Roberta Cannon and Danielle Giddens.
He leaves to cherish the love of his life, a devoted and faithful wife of 47 years: Helen Henderson Gaines: They were joined together in Holy matrimony on March 22, 1974. A loving and faithful daughter: Mrs. Barbara Gaines Grimsley (Kenneth) of Bainbridge, GA; son: Nathaniel Gaines of Valdosta, GA; grandson Kenneth Grimsley Jr.; granddaughter: Lakendra Grimsley and God Daughter: Latasha Fagg Taylor; Three loving sisters: Allie Mae Walker, Lula Burke and JoAnn Bell and one brother: Buford Gaines; a loving niece: Sarah Fagg; Sister-n- Law: Clara J. Harris (Michael); and a host of loving nieces, nephews and sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Johnny Gaines Jr. was the son of the late Mrs. Louise McGriff Gaines and the late Mr. Johnny Gaines Sr. Johnny was born in Mitchell County on September 16, 1950. He was called home on August 28, 2021. His battle was won when the Lord said, “My son, job well done. I welcome you to a new home."
He was a member of New Messiah Baptist Church where he faithfully served. Johnny was employed with Amoco and Fibers for 35 years until he retired.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Gaines Ill, and daughter Christina Denise Gaines. Two sisters: Lillie Mae Fagg and Roberta Jackson; Two nieces: Roberta Cannon and Danielle Giddens.
He leaves to cherish the love of his life, a devoted and faithful wife of 47 years: Helen Henderson Gaines: They were joined together in Holy matrimony on March 22, 1974. A loving and faithful daughter: Mrs. Barbara Gaines Grimsley (Kenneth) of Bainbridge, GA; son: Nathaniel Gaines of Valdosta, GA; grandson Kenneth Grimsley Jr.; granddaughter: Lakendra Grimsley and God Daughter: Latasha Fagg Taylor; Three loving sisters: Allie Mae Walker, Lula Burke and JoAnn Bell and one brother: Buford Gaines; a loving niece: Sarah Fagg; Sister-n- Law: Clara J. Harris (Michael); and a host of loving nieces, nephews and sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
3
Sep
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Bruton Mortuary
635 Bruton Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Graveside
Saturday
4
Sep
2:00 PM
Jonas Lobe Cemetery
1287 Carter St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Cemetery Details
Location
Jonas Lobe Cemetery
1287 Carter St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
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