HAYWOOD GAINES JR.

With great sadness, the family of Haywood Gaines Jr., 49, announces his passing on Friday, July 27, 2018, in Sumter.

He was born on April 7, 1969, in Newark, New Jersey, a son of Haywood Gaines Sr. and Gladys Linton Gaines. "Boobie," as he was fondly known, spent his childhood in New Jersey. He graduated from Irvington High School. He also spent many years with his family in Maryland and South Carolina. He will always be remembered for his passion for music, love for movies and appreciation for family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Memorial services were held at noon on Saturday at the John Wesley Williams Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The Rev. Irene Anthony, pastor of Golden Gate Church, served as eulogist.

The funeral procession left at 11:30 a.m. from the home, 1057 Dibert St., Sumter.

These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

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