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1953
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Ernest Gaines Obituary
September 8, 1953 - March 12, 2022
Mr. Ernest Elbert Gaines, III, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1953 in Stapleton, GA. Ernest was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Veterans Administration as a claims supervisor. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Elbert Gaines, Jr.; a daughter, Tovanya Ford; and a grandson, Marquice Gaines. Surviving are his wife, Alexis Gaines; his mother, Bessie Gaines; three children, Charlie Gaines (Amanda), LaJunne Tatum (Matthew) and Larie Miller (Marshall); four grandchildren, Ayanna Miller, Caden Tatum, Kalie Miller and Ellis Tatum; eight siblings, Willie Brown, Anthony Gaines (Jo Ann), Darryl Gaines (Maggie), Ronald Gaines (LaShaunda), Donald Gaines, Carmen Newton (Donald), Teresa Jones (Warren, Jr.) and Juanita King (Leroy); his mother-in-law, Beverly Ware; and a host of nieces and nephews. Ernest was a talented DJ, skilled guitarist, a tireless advocate of the Atlanta Braves. A Memorial Service by Zoom will be held at 6:30 Friday, March 25th Via Zoom with Elder John Rivers officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.hayworth-miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the Gaines family. Zoom Meeting ID: 4427822286 Password: JWorg
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Tom Shearon
March 28, 2022
Rest in peace, old friend.
Cris Hopewell
March 28, 2022
Dear Alexis and family, I have been thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. I have so much to thank you and Ernest for.
God Bless and Love Cris. Hopewell.
Charlanne Greenlee
March 25, 2022
To Ernest Gaines family, we send our deepest sympathy. He was an excellent and fair supervisor. He listened and had an open door policy. He smiled a lot and was so appreciated. Our prayers will be with your family...May God Bless and hold you all close during this sad time. We humbly offer our deepest condolences, Charlanne and Dean Greenlee
Candice Greenfield
March 25, 2022
My condolences to Nina and family
Gene West
March 23, 2022
My sincere condolences in the loss of Ernest. He was a devoted employee with the VA and I am glad we had the time to spend together while working there. God be with you in this time of remembrance and always.
Richard Speas
March 21, 2022
Was so sorry to hear about Ernest. I worked with him at the VA and always thought he was a fine person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie Smith
March 20, 2022
I worked with Ernest for many years. His smile, laugh, and love for life was contagious. Anyone that worked with him loved him and will never forget his trips to the truck, passion for serving veterans and helping VSOs. Big E-you will be greatly missed!
Joel Darnall
March 20, 2022
My condolences to the family. I worked for Ernest at the VA for over a year and I never heard one negative comment, as a supervisor/ coach he was positive, upbeat and forward thinking. There weren't many like him, he was a great coach, had a super personality and made everyone around him better. Rest in Peace, God bless.
Carol Lackey
March 19, 2022
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Darrell J
March 18, 2022
My condolences to the family. I worked with Ernest for a brief period at the Veterans Administration and he was truly kind, fair, and one of the nicest people I have met. Please try to remember the great times you all have had with Ernest.
Tod Hughes
March 18, 2022
Every great positive attribute in a person & man you can think of was Ernest. I was an honor to have worked with him.
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