Obituary: Jimmie Gaines

Jimmie Creighton Gaines, 89, of Anderson, died July 8, 2016.

Born in Greenville on Jan. 27, 1927, he was a pastor for more than 40 years. He served in the following churches: Eastside Baptist Church, Friendship Baptist Church, Good Hope Baptist Church, Central First Baptist Church, Anderson First Baptist Church, Garner Memorial Baptist Church, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and Tabernacle Baptist Church. He also served as interim pastor of many churches in the surrounding area.

He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and attended Furman University. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Anderson.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Fannie Reeves Gaines, three children, and one grandson.