G. Robert Vines
02/24/2021
Mr. G. Robert Vines, age 76, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Vines was born December 1, 1944. He was the son of the late Hughes S. & Blanche Ferguson Vines. He was also preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Vines (Julia) and three sisters, Carolyn Hicks, Hazel Bacon (Bob), and Pearl Taylor (John).
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesborough.
Mr. Vines retired from VA Medical Center and was a former employee of ITT/North Electric.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Bennett Vines, Jonesborough; son, Dr. Gary L. Vines (Christy), Maryville, TN; daughter, Linda A. Dotson, Dandridge, TN; grandsons, Christopher L. Dotson (Katelyn), Daniel A. Dotson, and Colby R. Vines; granddaughters, Melanie G. Vines and Ashley M. Dotson; brother-in-law, Rev. Jerry Hicks; and several nephews and nieces.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will not be a formal visitation, but friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 3:00-6:00 PM to view Mr. Vines and sign the register book.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 pm Monday, March 1, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Jimmie Rogers and Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. Masks are required by the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Jonesborough for Operation Christmas Child, 201 E. Main Street Jonesborough, TN 37659 or First Baptist Church of Jonesborough.
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02/28/2021
Doug and Vickie Sarmento
Janice and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to all. So sorry we could not be with you.
02/28/2021
Doug and Vickie Sarmento
Janice and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to all. So sorry we could not be with you.
Janice, I am so very sorry to hear of Robert's passing. He was kind and generous man of faith and a wonderful and caring neighbor both to me and to my parents. He truly walked the walk, and we're all richer for having known him. My family holds you in our thoughts and wishes you comfort and peace during this time.
02/26/2021
Paul and Debbie Masters
Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have good memories of attending church with Robert at First Baptist. May God Bless You and give you strength for the days ahead.
Janice and family. You all are so special to me. Robert was a strong, wonderful, caring and giving man. He always gave of himself and put others first. I am thankful to have had an opportunity to get to know him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and hold tight to the memories you have made over the years. He will always be with you in your thoughts and in your hearts. We know that he is with his Heavenly Father and we will see him again soon.
02/26/2021
Claudia and Tom Lee
We are saddened to hear of Robert's death, but we have fond memories of all the ways our paths crossed over the years. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
02/25/2021
Randy, Jean and Chris Bennett
Our sincerest sympathy.
We pray and send comforting supportive energy to Janice and the family. He has passed through this life and entered the energy and light all around us. The memories he leaves gives everlasting connection. His loving energy stays to support and comfort those left behind as he breaks these earthly bonds.
RIP and may those who were strengthened by knowing you find strength in the light of tomorrow by remembering you. You live forever in our heart and our memories.
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