- Date Of Death: April 26, 2020
- State: Florida
Mr. Robert James Gaines of Tampa/Thonotosassa, FL, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Mr. Robert Gaines, as he was affectionately known was a native of Inverness, FL and a resident of Tampa and Bartow for more than 60 years. He was educated in the public schools of Citrus County and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1957.
He inherited a passion for cooking from his mother. Robert retired as a Supervisor/Foreman in the Hi Rise Construction Industry and was a member of the Local 1207 Union.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Robert James Gaines; mother, Ernestine “Sweetie” Gibbs; uncles, A.G. Gibbs and Russell Gibbs; aunts, Oreatha King, Emma Gibbs, Gussie Lee Tims, and Lillie Anthony; and cousin, Elizabeth Grice.
Due to the restrictions from the CDC, we are asking family and friends to pay their respects and follow the CDC guidelines.
