Deacon Lonnie Lee Gaines

Deacon Lonnie Lee Gaines obituary

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Lonnie Gaines Obituary

Deacon Lonnie Lee Gaines, age 75, passed peacefully away on Thursday, February 26th, at his residence under the professional care of Gentiva Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. He was a Screven County native, but resided in Bulloch County for many years. He retired from Grinnell (ITT) Corporation plant of Statesboro, Ga. He was a member of Simmons Branch Baptist Church of Sylvania, Ga., where he served as a deacon and also sung in the Male Chorus. He was a member of the Masonic Hall.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Lottie Gaines of Statesboro, Ga.; his loving children, Mrs. Angela Hunter and Mr. Lonnie Levene Gaines, both of Statesboro, Ga., Mr. Abraham (Kawanda) Gaines of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Cynthia (Charles) Murphy of Brunswick, Ga., Mr. Adrian (Stacey) Gaines and Mr. Vick (Arnetta) Gaines, both of Atlanta, Ga., and Mr. Avery Gaines of California; his loving sisters, Mrs. Beauty Mae Dobson of Fort Myers, Fla., Mrs. Evernease Hunter and Mrs. Louiser Keel (Robert), both of Statesboro, Ga., Mrs. Irene Williams of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Rita Mae Bryant and Ms. Evelyn Gaines, both of Sylvania, Ga.; his loving sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rozina Shatten (Henry) of Statesboro, Ga., Mrs. Petronia Campbell of Savannah, Ga., and Ms. Lillian Gaines of Toledo, Ohio; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Lonnie Gaines will be Tuesday, March 3rd, at 1 p.m. at Simmons Branch Baptist Church, Sylvania, Ga., with the Rev. Raphele Smith, presiding, and the pastor Joe Herrington, as eulogist. Interment will be held in the church cemetery.
Deacon Lonnie Gaines will lie in state from noon until the funeral hour. There will be no viewing after the eulogy.
Express condolences at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.
Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Statesboro Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, March 1, 2015
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Our condolences on the loss of your father.

Norris and Dana Wells

March 6, 2015

Sis. Lottie and Family, We where sadded to hear of the home going of Dea. Gaines. Please know that our prayers & thoughts are with you and the family at this time.
Leroy & Betty Raymond

March 4, 2015

My sincere condolences go out to the Gaines family and close friends. May the hope found in Gods' word out weigh the grief you feel. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

March 4, 2015

Dear Lottie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you all.

Wallace and Janice Brown

Janice Brown

March 3, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bettye Stewart & Family

March 2, 2015

Lonnie and Extended Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you during this time of grief.

Les and Kathy Kicklighter

March 2, 2015

Missing you

Sylvia Rawls

February 28, 2015

Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.

James Malry

February 28, 2015

May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

King family

February 28, 2015

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