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Robert Clay Baines, 78
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Funeral services for Robert Clay Baines, 78, of Smithville were held May 15 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with burial following at DeKalb Cemetery.He passed away May 13 at NHC Healthcare.He was born July 17, 1935 to his parents, the late Lindsey and Jessie Mai Bullard Baines.Robert was a member of New Life United Pentecostal Church, retired from Better Built and served in national Guard for six years.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Hutchens Baines of Smithville; three sons, Gary Baines and friend Lisa Coffee, Mike (Pam) Baines, and Ronald (Gail) Baines all of Smithville; four grandchildren, Jason (Stacey) Baines of Cookeville, Caleb Baines and fiance Carrie Herrin of Smithville, Michael White and fiance Karla Gaddie, and Emily and Josh Linder all of Norfolk, Virginia; four great-grandchildren, Macey and Matthew Baines both of Cookeville, Katie Linder and Wesley White both of Norfolk, Virginia; one brother, Harold (Lou) Baines of Murfreesboro; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.Pallbearers included; Harold Wayne Baines, Paul Hutchens, Tim Cope, Jason Baines, Caleb Baines, and Michael White.Honorary Pallbearers; Men of New Life United Pentecostal Church.DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.SMITHVILLE REVIEWSmithville, TNMay 21, 2014