George F. Gaines, 97, of Fort Smith, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1925 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Leslie and Nellie (Leep) Gaines. George was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired foreman for Delmar Enterprises. George was a Freemason and a member of Belle Point Lodge #20 and the Scottish Rite, where he was a 33rd Degree Mason. He loved classic cars and enjoyed attending car shows and museums. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Keener) Gaines.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter, Janice McCoin (Michael) of Greenwood, his son, Brian Gaines (Anne) of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Stephanie Cole (Austin), Douglas Dyer (Donna) and Michelle Cash (Zach); five grandchildren, Erika Maxwell, Jake Dyer, Luke Dyer, Carter Cash and Harrison Cash.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the funeral home.
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