~Life’s Brief Glance ~
Mr. Eddie Gaines was born May 21, 1928, in Holly Springs, Mississippi to the late Houston Gaines, Sr. and Dilly Ann (Ross). He was the fourth child of seven children born to this union.
Mr. Gaines education began at Boeings School and continued at Jimmerson’s Chapel, Isaac Chapel, and Thomason Corner. In 1940, when Mr. Gaines was around the age of twelve, he heeded the words of Evangelist W. L. Porter to repent and be baptized because the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. He joined Mt. Patient C. M. E. Church in Cairo, Mississippi. In 1951, Mr. Gaines was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed at Ft. Jackson, North Carolina and Ft. Riley, Kansas. Mr. Gaines was the father of two biological children, Brenda and Roderick. In 1966 He married Betty Joyce Small and became the step-father of Rosita and Terry, Sr. Mr. Gaines has nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren. In 1964, Mr. Gaines joined the New Bethel M.B. Church, and there remained a dedicated, faithful, and dutiful servant until his health declined. He served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board, a member of the male chorus, funeral committee, Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, Superintendent of Sunday School, security contact person, and he supervised as well as worked on many construction projects on the church. Mr. Gaines was called to his prepared mansion on the afternoon of May 15, 2017. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five of his siblings; Jennie, Thelma, Lacy, Walter, and Riley. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of fifty-one years, Betty J. Gaines; children; Brenda, Roderick, Terry Sr. (Jean), and Rosita; a brother Houston Gaines (Leonia); nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
You’ll never be forgotten That simply cannot be As long as I am living I’ll carry you with me Safely tucked within my heart Your light will always shine A glowing ember never stilled Throughout the end of time
No matter what the future brings Or what may lie ahead I know that you will walk with me Along the path I tread So rest my angel, be at peace And let your soul fly free One day I’ll join your glorious flight For all eternity.
~Order of Service ~ Saturday, May 20, 2017 12:00 Noon
New Bethel Missioanry Baptist Church 907 S. Parkway E. Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Reverend B. F. Abram ~Eulogist~
Program Processional Selection.....................................................................................................New Bethel Choir Old Testament Scripture................................................................................Min. Billy Berry New Testament Scripture/Prayer.................................................................Min. A. D. Abram Selection..........................................................................................New Bethel Male Chorus Representative of American Legion
Expressions:
(3 minutes) Church.......................Bro. Floyd Hughey Community.................Sis. Lois Hamilton Family.............Sis. Jean Mosby Flowers Words of Encouragement...............................................................................Min. James Lee Solo.........................................................................................Prophetess Stefanie Alexander Acknowledgements & Resolution...............................................................Sis. Stella Morgan Obituary.................................................................................................................Soft Music Eulogy...........................................................................................................Rev. B. F. Abram Recessional ~No Viewing After Eulogy~ ~Repast Immediately After Service~
~Acknowledgements ~
We the family of Mr. Eddie Gaines would like to thank everyone for your prayers and constant support during these times. Your company, messages, floral tributes, cards, and many expressions and acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping to lift the clouds and allowing the sun to shine through. We ask that you continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. May God continue to richly bless you and continue to keep you in his loving care. A special thanks to: The Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC) Parkway Rehabilitation Center V. A. Hospice Team
~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Kenneth Hollingshead Calvin Bradley Dannie Eldridge Carlo Avant Brian Robinson Kavin Meyers
~Active Pallbearers ~
Anthony Gaines Eric Greer Brian Williams, Sr.
~Interment ~
Courteney White Marcus Williams, Sr. Terry Williams, Jr.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:45 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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