Robert Marvin Gaines Jr

October 7, 1947 - February 19, 2022

Robert Marvin Gaines, Jr., 74, transitioned this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his residence in Covington, Georgia. He was born October 7, 1947, to the late Robert Marvin and Mary Magdalene Gaines, Sr. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was known to family and friends as “Junior” or “Junior Gaines”. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents—William and Ruby Dillard; maternal grandparents—Rueben and Lucy Gaines; brothers Zack Gaines and Eugene Gaines, Sr. Upon graduation from Howard High in 1964, he was enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a Vietnam Vet until 1968. He was of the Muslim faith. Later in life he became a chef. He loved music, cracking jokes, and body oils. He was one of the braiders of all times. He leaves to cherish, his sons—Marvin (Tara) Gaines, Vinson (Nameka) Gaines, and Gay Gaines; his daughters—Ronda L. Watkins, Robin Bell, Regina Bailey, Felicia Bryant, and Amina Gaines; his grandchildren—Alexis Gaines, Markeda Gaines, Candace Gaines, Demarvious Gaines, Ka’Ron Gaines, Deajon Gaines, Precious Gaines, Keara Gaines, Brianna Gaines, Ture’ Gaines, Xzavier Gaines, Jymon Scott, Lauren Scott, and Warren Scott, Trey Gaines, Geonta Gaines, Lamar Gaines, Lakada Gaines, Zoie Gaines, and Eli Gaines, Tanyell Bell, Eric Bell, Erica Young, Teriyaki Bell, Robinesha Bell, Raina Bailey, Isha Lewis, Raynesha Bell, Raven Henderson, Franchesca Russell, Amanda Maddox, Demontez Russell, Reginald Peck, Jr; 55 great grandchildren; one sister—Lisa (James) Davis; devoted niece—Dr. Julia L. Gaines and host of several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.