Tommy Lewis Gaines, Jr.

Mr.Gaines, I was told that you passed after my visit to the gym on Fort Benning Ga this morning. As I entered the building you were the first person I thought about but you were not up front to talk like we always do. After my workout I still didn't see you so I talked to the manager there and asked about you that's when I got the news. We go way back and you will truly be missed by many. Thanks for being a great person in my life. Much love!

Mr. Gaines was a valued customer at my storage facility. He always had kind words to offer. We here at uptown storage would like to offer our condolences to his lovely daughter Tameka and his family. May he rest in power. warmest regards, Patrick L. Dixon

Mr. Tommy represented what life is really about! My family and I are blessed more today for just know Mr. Tommy. I will never forget the talks and time we spent together at the gym. He could uplift your day with his smile. He would always ask where have you been if it's been awhile. I love the brother! As I man I can only pray that my mind, soul, and determination/peace can come close to what Mr. Tommy displayed on a daily basis. Mr. Tommy was a walking example that trouble don't last always. He was good to me and so many others! Love you you Mr. Tommy. Meaningful relationships matter! Our condolences and gratitude to Mr. Tommy and family. You did your part! Thank you and love you even more! The Grant's.

RIP, classmate. I'm going to miss that smile. Every time I saw him he was smiling. He was very friendly. From Lydia Diane Hunter-Norris

Sending our deepest condolences to your family. We pray God rain down strength and mercy over them during this time.You will be truly missed NAF/CPAC.

You and your family are in my thoughts as you grieve this loss. All my love.I'm going to miss that smile every time I saw him.

I will surely miss you Tommy. You loved my Nitro Jeep so bad you went and got one. You was so excited to tell me the news. We will talk at ends about our nitros for a great period at work I will miss those chats. You were an amazing coworker and I will always remember our time at work you telling me lol I clean to much, you always cleaning. Tears tears tears. Always and forever my friend. We are all having a hard time loosing you so soon. May you S.I.H my friend. Sad day indeed. Claudette McKenzie

Tommy was a wonderful classmate and friend. He always made himself known at class reunions and gatherings. He always came with a smile. I got a chance to meet his daughter at our 50th class reunion. He was so proud to have her with him. We will miss his smile and his kind demeanor. Rest in Heaven my friend. Linda Redding Fletcher

HI TOMMY THIS BETTY HAPPY BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU HAVING A GREAT DAY WITH YOUR MOTHER FATHER AND BROTHER ON YOUR DAY.I WILL MISS YOUR KINDEST CARING AND SMILE.TAMEKA AND FAMILY LOVE YOU AUNTI BETTY

Saddened by the home going of another Grady Homes lifelong friend.

Pastor Bobby Giddens and Lady Jacqueline Giddens

I drove from Decatur to attend a service at Shady Grove where Beulah Missionary Baptist Church was on program. I returned to my car and noticed I had a flat tire. Immediately, a man jumped into action and asked me to open my trunk so he could change the tire. I met a humble, kind hearted and loving man. He would often visit Beulah and greet me with a warm smile. I will miss him! May God comfort you and the family. Deborah Marshall

Our condolences to the family and friends. May God give you comfort and strength. Rest in peace. You were a kind and wonderful man "Radio" you will be missed. The Greene Family

Greetings..To a friend of numerous decades and the best man at my wedding over 40 years ago.,We will always share ur presence and remembrance. Herman D & Emma J . BAKER. DOUGLASVILLE, GA

A remarkable man. I had the pleasure in working with Tommy at Smith Fitness Center, Fort Benning. Was always a pleasure to cross words with him, a man of knowledge, wisdom and loved God above all. He was full of stories with many he shared with me will always be thankful for it. My condolences to everyone in his family Tommy surely is next to God. He will be dearly missed.

I had the pleasure of Meeting Mr. Gaines while stationed at Fort Benning he was a blessing we would often pray together and always said an encouraging word. I recently got stationed back at Fort Benning and ran back into him it was awesome just to hear his voice and to see him. I just found out the news and I know his presence at Smith Gym will be missed. REST IN PEACE MR.GAINES YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS REST FROMNYOUR LABOR...WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.

Our family met Tommy Gains at Fort Benning Georgia. He was a great friend he always had a kind word to share and always lifted your spirit. We will miss his laughter and good conversation. Rest in peace my friend. Freddie & Hazel Washington

To the family of Bro Tommy Gaines my prayers are with you! Tommy was a kind hearted and loving person. If you weren't careful he'd talk to you for a hour before you knew it. He will be greatly missed at Greater Shady Grove MBC! Rest in love Bro Tommy. Mandrell Neely

TOMMIE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON EVERY TIME HE VISITED BEULAH, HE ALWAYS SIT WITH MY FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Tommy was a great man. I met him at his place of employment on Fort Benning. My children and I established a strong friendship with him. He will be truly missed. Rest In Peace brother. Craig Shannon

I had the pleasure and honor of working with your dad for the last 13 years. He was certainly one of the kindest, outgoing and driven man I knew. He had a smile that would light up a room and seeing him would always make my day better! It was an honor knowing him and being able to share this world with him even if only for a few years! My thoughts are with the family. If there is anything we can do, please reach out to his MWR family at Fort Benning!! We loved him and will miss him greatly!! Lori

Tameka and family your father was a very good friend he all way was laugh and had a smile when he would talking about you and the kids you was his life. I will Miss Tommy (radio) my prayers goes out to you and your Family

Tommy Gaines,had a way of making a cloudy day Great. Gone but never to forgotten ,a genuine friend

In Memory of a Great Guy , Church Member and brother in Christ. He loved to laugh, talk and fellowship with us and always had a story to tell , he loved his church , the members and really enjoyed serving as an usher (door keeper), my his soul be Heaven Bound and Rest In Peace .Dea U.Miles(Greater Shady Grove MBC )

My Grady Homes friend for over 60 years, grade school and high school. I will miss him. My family's prayers and condolences are with the family .John Hughey

Family I am so sorry! I was really glad to see him last year at Alumni breakfast. My prayers and condolences goes out to you. Anita Floyd

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.