James Edward Gaines Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia

James Edward Gaines Sr.

June 9, 1945 - August 15, 2025 (80 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

James Edward Gaines Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia

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Snead Funeral Home and Cremation Service

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James Edward Gaines Sr.

June 9, 1945 - August 15, 2025 (80 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

James Edward Gaines Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Gaines Sr. (Washington, District of Columbia), who passed away on August 15, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Gaines Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid James Edward farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James Edward is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

The family requests your support in the form of donations to the NHBC Scholarship Fund, which will support the James E. Gaines Sr. Scholarship. o. Donations can be made through the NHBC website giving platforms – EasyTithe or Givelify.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snead Funeral Home and Cremation Service



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Sep 06

Visitation

New Home Baptist Church
8320 Landover Rd, Landover, MD 20785

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Sep 06

Funeral service

New Home Baptist Church
8320 Landover Rd, Landover, MD 20785

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Sep 08

Graveside service

Antioch Baptist Church
454 Lloyds Rd, Champlain, VA 22438

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