Robert Lee Gaines Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Lee Gaines of Bridgewater, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on August 25, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Weldon Gaines and Fannie Gaines (Yoder); his siblings, Paul Gaines, Arlene Gaines, Virginia Farren (Gaines), Anna Mae Steele (Gaines) and Ellen Farren (Gaines); and his wife Corinne Gaines (Simmons).

He is survived by: his children, John Gaines (Arneda) of Phoenix, AZ and Gloria Hildebrand (Rodney) of Bridgewater, VA; his stepsons, Randy Simmons of Waynesboro, VA, Brad Simmons (Valerie) and Curtis Simmons (Kristy) of Lake Wylie, SC.; his grandchildren, Scott Hildebrand (Beth) of Gibsonville, NC, Ryan Hildebrand (Jennifer) of Bridgewater, VA, Charity (Chad), Autumn Jones (Steve) of Royce City, TX., Tyler Simmons of Arlington, VA., Kirby Simmons of Fredericksburg, VA., Aarika Malca (Leon) of Bridgewater, VA, John Skelly (Ashley) of Broadway, VA, Devon Diehl (Chris) of Bridgewater, VA and Olivia Simmons of Lake Wylie, SC.; and his great grandchildren, Grady Hildebrand (Rose) of Wilmington, NC, Libby Hildebrand of Phoenix, AZ, Audrey, Clara Hildebrand of Bridgewater, VA., Avery, Brody Best of Phoenix, AZ, Emilee, Allie, Nolan Jones of Royce City, TX, Lilly, Eli Malca of Bridgewater, VA, Coleman, Lane Skelly of Broadway, VA and Nolan Diehl of Bridgewater, VA..

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren or Honor Flight Top of Virginia at P.O. Box 163 Middletown, VA 22645.