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Elmer Gaines Obituary
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Cecil Gaines, Jr. and Velma Mincy Gaines; and son, Duane Gaines.
Survivors include his son, Kris (Nicole) Gaines of Kingston, TN; daughter-in-law Carolyn Gaines of Oliver Springs.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Evans Mortuary. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Minister David Pryor officiating. Gerald's remains will be laid to rest at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier) in Knoxville, Tennessee at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.biz. Evans Mortuary; 805 N. Gateway Avenue; Rockwood, Tennessee is serving the family of Elmer Gerald Gaines.
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