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Craig Gaines Obituary
Trooper Craig A. Gaines, 58, of Tallahassee, FL, transitioned on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy, FL. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Restoration Place Church in Tallahassee, FL.
A man after God's own heart, Craig devoted his life to faith, family, and service. He is remembered for his unwavering strength, compassion, and commitment to those he loved.
Trooper Gaines leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 28 years, Rebecca Hightower Gaines; his children, Craig Antony Gaines II, Crasharra Antonia Gaines, and PFC Cameron Alexander Gaines (Takeena); his parents, Roland H. Gaines (Irene) and Johnnie M. Niles; his siblings, LTC (Ret.) Rodney Rose (Natasha) and TJ Rose (Jody); special aunts, Shirley D. Thomas and Kaye Gaines; aunts, Joyce Jackson, Hazel Randolph, and Rebecca Simmons; sisters-in-law, Eva Derrico, Lizzie Brundidge (Tommie), Elizabeth Hightower, and Willie M. Dorsey; brothers-in-law, Charles Hightower (Samantha), Richard Hightower, and Tommie Hightower (Teresa); special friends, John & D'Andrea Cotton; special co-workers, Master Corporal Patricia Shaw, Trooper Dario Harris, and Trooper Deon Sanders; as well as his grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Gaines
Elder & Mother John Feagin
September 29, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest and most sincere condolences. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and our prayers. May God watch over you and keep you safe in the shelter of His Arms. In The Name of Jesus we pray. Elder & Mother John Feagin
Barbara Peters
September 29, 2025
My condolences to the familyfamily Deepest Sympathy
Alnita (Just a stranger but, a child of God who happened upon Craig's story
September 27, 2025
I just happened to come across this story of Trooper Gaines and I just want to say to his family and friends that I know that this is a tough loss and I pray that Almighty God will swiftly heal your hearts. Know that God is picking ONLY THE BEST FOR HIS KINGDOM. Hold on to the teachings, laughter and the fond memories of Craig. May God keep and continue to Bless You allRest Craig....
SRiley
September 26, 2025
Been A While Since We Bumped Into One Another Out and About and Had Great Fun Conversations, Where I Was Always Reminded To Ease Up On The GasCG My Friend/Relative RIEPYou're Forever In My Heart
To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord
Ruby Dell Thomas
September 25, 2025
Dear Rebecca and the entire Family of Craig, Sorry for a great loss in y'all life, only God no, He was a nice person for the time I meet him.
Harriett Bryant
September 24, 2025
Dear Rebecca and my classmates,Johnnie Mae and kay Gaines and Roland and Irene and the entire Gaines family, my heart aches with you. Words cannot express my feelings for you during this devastating time. But know that God is with you. Continue to trust Him. He will continue to bless and strengthen you. Praying for you all. Harriett Ferrell Bryant , classmate of 67.
Rhonda McEwen
September 24, 2025
Dear Rebecca and Family,
You´re in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rhonda McEwen
Rosa Miller
September 24, 2025
With deepest sympathy Rosa Miller and family
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