Bill Baines

Died: Nov. 28, 2012

FALL BRANCH -- Donald William "Bill" Baines, 70, Greeneville, went to be with the Lord at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home.

Bill was born in Kingsport and grew up in Fall Branch. He moved to Greeneville in 1989.

He was a security guard at Parker-Hannifin in Greeneville until his retirement.

Bill served in the Tennessee National Guard.

He enjoyed playing the guitar and had played with various groups.

Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his church and church family.

His parents and daughter, Carol Ann Baines, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years: Pat Baines of the home; a daughter: Sandra Conley of Kingsport; a son: the Rev. Chris Baines and wife, Debra, of Greeneville; three grandchildren: Shana Lynn, Matthew Baines, and Racheal Lynn; two great-grandchildren: Eli Braden and Roland Ray Potts; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, with services following at 8 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Jonathan Jones, the Rev. Chris Baines, and the Rev. Jeff Gibson will officiate.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church of Fall Branch Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Baines, Daniel Laney, Bill Cox, Joe Doud, and Jerry Norton.

Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.hamlettdobson.com.