Robert Finley Gaines, 79, of Chapel Hill, died Friday, August 10, 2007, after a long illness.   Mr. Gaines, a long-time resident of Chapel Hill, is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Cheek Gaines, and by two daughters, Marcia (Gordon) Mercer of Franklin, NC, and Mary Anna (Richard) Lindholm of Charlotte, MI..
Also surviving are a brother, Mark (Carole) Gaines, of Stone Mountain, GA., a sister, Betty (Oscar) Wooten, of Franklin, NC, a granddaughter, Katie (Mickey) Duvall of Franklin, NC, and two great-grandchildren, Mikey and Wyatt Duvall, of Franklin, NC.
Other survivors include brothers-in-law Larry (Suzan) Cheek, Everett (Hazel) Cheek and Lewis (Evelyn) Cheek, all of Chapel Hill, in addition to 10 nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by his parents, Worth F. Gaines (Mike) and Marjorie Linscott Gaines of St. Augustine, FL, and by a nephew, Matthew Gaines.
Bob was a much loved, and loving, husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He was a man of gentle wit, wisdom and good humor who will be greatly missed by all.
A memorial service was held at Bethel Baptist Church in Chapel Hill on Monday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 9326 Bethel-Hickory Grove Church Road, Chapel Hill, NCÂ 27516.
Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas. Online condolences can be made at www.cremnc.com.