Anthony "Tony" Carlton Gaines, Sr., age 58, of Waterloo, SC, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his sons home.
He was born April 29, 1965 in Prosperity, SC and was a son of Paula S. Little of Waterloo and the late Robert Wayne Gaines, Sr. He was formerly employed with Inman Mills of Enoree. Tony was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time with his family and children.
Surviving are his sons, T.J. Gaines, Jordan Gaines (Cassandra), and Jackson Gaines; his sisters, Diane "Dee" Yeager, Kay Dotson (Calvin), and Sheryl Salazar (Jaime); and his grandchildren, Hannah Gaines, Haleigh Gaines, Trent Gaines, and Thomas Gaines.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Wayne Gaines, Jr.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Gaines family with arrangements.