Francis Lee Gaines
Anderson, SC
Mr. Francis Lee Gaines, 90, of 3803 Shawnee Avenue, Anderson, SC died at his home early Friday morning. He was the son of the late Lester and Mamie Snow Gaines and was a lifelong resident of Anderson County. He was a doffer in the Appleton Mill for 33 years before he retired. Mr. Gaines attended and was a member of Varennes Heights Baptist Church in Anderson, SC.
Mr. Gaines is survived by his wife: Sallie Vickery Gaines of their residence; two sons: Joel Gaines and his wife Rachel and Billy Ray Gaines all of Anderson, SC; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Barbara Gaines; three sisters; and one brother.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, SC with the Rev. Dr. Kirt Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00pm on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at The McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, SC. At other times the family will be at their residence at 3803 Shawnee Avenue, Anderson, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to: Varennes Heights Baptist Church,
411 Visage Dr., Anderson, South Carolina 29626 or Gentiva Hospice, 15 Brendan Way, Ste. 100, Greenville, SC 29615-3562.
Events
Visitation
Sunday, July 19, 2015
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Monday, July 20, 2015
2:00PM
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 225-1636
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621