Mr. Rodney Gaines

Mr. Rodney Gaines, 60, had his transition on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his residence under the excellent and professional care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family.


Funeral services for Mr. Rodney Bernard Gaines will be held 11:00AM, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church located 1112 Jefferson St. Rev. George A. Moore, Jr., Pastor.


Visitation with the family will be held 6PM-7PM tonight at the funeral home.


Interment: Bonaventure Cemetery/ Greenwich Section.


Mr. Rodney Bernard Gaines was born on June 7, 1954 in Savannah, GA to Mr. Mathew Gaines (late) and Mrs. Olivia Gaines. Rodney was the fourth of eight siblings. He transcended to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. He was preceded in death by a son, Rakeem Boyd.

Rodney joined Townsley Chapel A.M.E Church at an early age, and later joined St. Philip Monumental A.M.E Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Being from a military family, Rodney attended schools in Virginia, Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and Savannah. Rodney graduated from Groves High School in 1972, and began employment with Union Camp Corporation.

Because of his avid love, passion, and knowledge of cars, Rodney went on to work for several car dealerships in Savannah, including Dan Vaden, Saturn of Savannah, and Chatham Parkway Toyota. Rodney, affectionately known as ""Hot Rod"", was well known throughout Savannah for his expertise and wisdom as it related to automobiles. Family and friends always asked for his advice prior to purchasing a vehicle or having one repaired.

Rodney was also employed with Fed Ex and Daniel Defense throughout his working career.

Rodney was joined in holy matrimony on March 18, 2007 to his loving and devoted spouse, Patricia, also known as ""Pat"". They spent many wonderful years together, enjoying family, friends, sports, church, and other activities. Rodney was also an avid Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves fan.

Rodney leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and dedicated wife, Patricia Gaines; a loving mother, Mrs. Olivia P. Gaines; two sons, Darryl (Nikki) Gaines, and Derrick Gaines; two daughters, Takema (Lonnie) Sloman, and Tonya Robinson; five sisters, Sheila (Russell) Handy, Gwendolyn (Wendell) Preston, Julie (John) Pugh, Beverly (John) Williams, and Monisha Gaines; two brothers, Ronald (Barbara) Smart, and Mathew Gaines, Sr.; he also leaves six grandchildren, Talisha M. Daniels & Mattel J. Daniels, Jah'baarie Sloman, Ja'maaria Sloman, Jelani Sloman, Jr, Jabria Sloman, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.



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