Gaines, James "Jimmy"

Retired Lieutenant With The Chattanooga Fire Department

  • Friday, June 23, 2017
James Gaines
James Gaines

James "Jimmy" Gaines, 65, passed away on June 21, 2017, he was born on January 15, 1952.

He graduated from City High School and was a retired Lieutenant in the Chattanooga Fire Department. Jimmy was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed paint and body work on them as well. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle and will be deeply missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Gaines.

He is survived by his mother, Charlotte "Toby" Gaines; wife, Lisa Gaines; children, Andrew Gaines (Heidi), Courtney Gaines, and Jamison Gaines; brother, Mitchell Gaines (Rebecca); grandchildren, Annabelle and Carson along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no public service at this time. The family thanks you for your prayers and support.

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