MINES, ROBERT D. 004

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ROBERT DONALD MINES
Date Of Birth:APRIL 25, 1933
Date Of Death:JANUARY 1, 2012
Service Date:10:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 4, 2012
GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES
VISITATION 4:00-8:00 P.M. TUESDAY EVENING

ROBERT DONALD MINES, age 78, of Tullahoma, Tenn. departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born in Franklin County to the late Leo and Eva Mines.  Mr. Mines was a member of the Keith Springs Baptist Church in Belvidere.  Mr. Mines was a self-employed drywall contractor for over twenty-five years before his retirement.  He loved hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and gardening. 

He was preceded in death by ten siblings.  Mr. Mines is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Lavern Mines of Tullahoma, son, Wayne (Rose) Mines, grandson, Donnie (Amanda) Mines all of Tullahoma and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation for Mr. Mines will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Services for Mr. Mines will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 with Bro. Mike Morris and Bro. Johnny Bradford officiating.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Tullahoma. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Rutledge Falls Baptist Church Food Pantry by calling 931-455-8879. 


  • From: Stephanie Mines-Faxon
    Location:Sewanee, TN

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Donald. My thoughts are with y'all and Aunt Lavern.


  • From: Pam Panter
    Location:Winchester

    Sorry to hear of your loss, Daddy always thought the world of Don. Let your good memories fill your heart.


  • From: Connie Hawkins
    Location:Soddy-Daisy, TN

    Donald was always special to Harvest and me. Donald and Laverne always made us feel welcome. Praying for all during this time.


  • From: Hodges Mark
    Location:Tullahoma TN

    Dear Wayne, I am truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a very good man and enjoyed talking the bull out at the shop with him. I am sorry I was unable to make it to the funeral but I didnt find out to late the afternoon of the service and had to work the next day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and if you need anything at all I am here for yall. 931-461-8861


  • From: vickie hill
    Location:estill springs

    So sorry to here about Donald. I've been sick so did not get to come to the funeral home love you, Vickie


  • From: Frankie 
    Location:Capatola California

    I'm really sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Donald. My prayers are with the surviving family members. God bless you all. Sincerely, Frankie