Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Gainey Obituary
Fayetteville—Dr. Robert Holland "Bob" Gainey, 90 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents John White Gainey, Sr and Lydia Jane Holland, his wife, Alice F. Gainey, and a brother, Dr John White Gainey, Jr.
Bob attended UNC earning a BA in 1947 and DDS in 1955. He was a dentist with 42 years of experience, retiring in 1996.
He served his country as a Captain in the US Air Force for 3 years.
Bob was an elder of Highland Presbyterian Church, President of Highland Country Club, President of Fayetteville Saddle Club, President of State Dental Society, President of the Exchange Club, President and Fellow of American College of Dentistry, member of the Colgate Dental Health Advisory Board, and served on the Highland Country Club Board of Directors from 1978-1981.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jeanne Reed Gainey; a daughter, Caro Lee Stapleton and her husband, Dr. Scott Stapleton, Teresa Jane Holcombe and her Husband Frank Holcombe; three step-sons, Bill Reed, Patrick Reed, and Dwight Reed; a sister-in-law Mary Howard Downs of Emerald Isle; three Grandchildren, Jennifer Ruth Joeckel, Kristen Harden and Elizabeth Petree; two great grandchildren, Sutton Scott Joeckel, and Mason Blake Joeckel; and a step granddaughter Gwenevere Reed.
A memorial service is planned for Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church, a reception visitation will follow in the fellowship area. The Rev Chip Stapleton and Rev. Vivian Short will be officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Scott Stapleton, Frank Holcombe, Will Gillis and Sam Downs.
The family wishes to extend special recognition for Home Instead Senior Care and Pruitt Hospice for the professionalism and compassion we have received.
Memorials may be made to the Care Clinic, 239 Robeson St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gainey
Sponsored by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.
1 Entry
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Gainey's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Gainey
People and places connected with Robert
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Robert's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Gainey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
