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Donovan Gaines Obituary

Donovan Lee Gaines -FORT VALLEY - Graveside services for Donovan Gaines will be 11A.M. Thursday, March 4, 2004 in Oaklawn Cemetery with Dr. Robert Bowman officiating. -Survivors include parents, Timothy C. and Amy Gaines (Lawhorn) of Fort Valley; brother, Drake Gaines of Fort Valley; maternal grandparents, David and Hilda Lawhorn of Fort Valley; paternal grandmother, Linda Obarr of Macon; maternal great-grandmother, Minnie Clark of Hawkinsville; paternal great-grandparents, Ed and Geraldine Gaines of Byron. -In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to: The Children's Hospital of the Medical Center of Central GA, c/o Medcen Community Health Foundation, 858 High Street, Macon, GA 31201. -The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley, -Family may be contacted at 234 Greer Road, Fort Valley. -Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Mar. 3, 2004.

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Jim & Stacy Webb

March 11, 2004

Our prayers are with you and your family...

AJ CHILDS

March 10, 2004

CHIP,AMY AND DRAKE. I JUST FOUND OUT WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE RECENTLY SUFFERED. I AM SO SORRY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND I HAVE ASKED GOD TO GIVE YOU THE PEACE THAT ONLY HE CAN PROVIDE. HE IS THE GREAT COMFORTER. LOVE, AJ

Rodney, Allison, Seth & Savannah Harkins

March 8, 2004

Chip & Amy,

We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. No words could ever take away the pain that ya'll are going through but just wanted to let ya'll know that we have been thinking about ya'll and we are remembering ya'll in our prayers each day and night. Let us know if there is anything that we can do. We love ya'll

Ashley Taylor

March 8, 2004

I am so sorry Mrs. Amy, If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Love Ya,

Ashley Taylor

God Bless You!!!!

Estella & John (Sissy & Bubba)

March 7, 2004

Sister and Chip,

The Lord may have taken our precious Donovan to be with him, but he left us with something that No One could ever break. That is a tighter family bond. We are here for you anytime you need us.We love you!!!!





TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SIGNED THIS BOOK

(THANK YOU!!!)

FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO OUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS..............

WITH A WONDERFUL FAMILY & GREAT FRIENDS WE ARE TRUELY BLESSED!!

Terri McCary

March 5, 2004

At the saddest time in your life, remember God is with you and He wants you to call on Him. He is your refuge & strength.(Psalm 46:1)

Jesus told his disciples in John 16:33 "I have told you these things,so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.But take heart!I have overcome the world."

With love & prayers, Terri

Patsy Gaddy

March 5, 2004

Amy and Chip,I just wanted to let you both know that Troy and I are praying for you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about your son.

Stephanie Lawhorn

March 4, 2004

Dear Amy and Chip,



I was visiting Ms. Mae Dean and Tonya when I heard about your precious baby. Needless to say, I was stunned. My heart breaks for you, Chip, and family. Bobby and I are praying that God will give you comfort and peace beyond all understanding.



Stephanie and Bobby Lawhorn

Jeff andStephanie Sharpe

March 4, 2004

Chip, Amy and Drake,

Words can never say how much we are hurting for each of you. I know we cannot question the work of the Lord, but human nature makes us wonder why things like this have to happen. I know that one day we will understand, but until then, we must have faith that the Lord makes no mistakes and that this happened for a purpose. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. We love yall.



Sincerely,

Jeff, Stephanie, Tyler and Ryan Sharpe

Lori Fuller

March 3, 2004

Chip and Amy

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss You're in our prayers and remember God chose you to make him an angel that makes you 2 very special people in the Lord's eyes God Bless You

David George

March 3, 2004

My family and I are so very sorry for your great loss. May God heal your broken hearts and give you the comfort you need.Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Taylor

March 3, 2004

Amy

I am so sorry to hear about the baby. We are praying for you and your family. We don't understand the way the Lord works things out sometimes but we know he has a purpose. We love you, May God bless you! Phyllis and Ashley

Nita Dixon

March 3, 2004

So sorry for you all.

Praying for yall

TAMMY WALDEN

March 3, 2004

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS

OF YOUR LITTLE ANGEL. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Terry and Leanna Yates

March 3, 2004

Lord Bless this Angel and the family he leaves behind.

Lynn Aultman

March 3, 2004

Chip and Amy



I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to both of you. Stay strong and be there for each other.



Lynn

DUANE YATES

March 3, 2004

Dear Chip,Amy & Drake: We are so sorry for your loss. May God Bless & Comfort you. Love, Duane & Grace Yates

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