Daniel Franklin Gaines Obituary
The world bids farewell to Daniel Franklin Gaines of Farmville, Virginia, departing on March 23, 2025 at the age of 70. Daniel Franklin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Daniel Franklin Gaines to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elwood Gaines and Nellie Padgett Gaines. He is survived by: his significant other Shirley Lawrence; his children, Tamara Lynn Gaines of Vacaville, CA. and Samuel Elwood Gaines of Prospect, VA; his siblings, Dale G. Hicks (Richard) of Farmville, VA, James "Jimmy" E. Gaines, Brother Michael W. Gaines (Christy) of Rice, VA and Deborah G. Harris (Roy) of Concord; his grandchild Astra Lynn Finchum of Roanoke, VA; his aunt Ruby Gaines of Lynchburg, VA; and his close friends, Christopher Neal of Kinston, NC and Will Green of Rice, VA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
