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Alexander GAINES Obituary
He served in the U.S. Army, retired from the Newport News Shipyard and was one of the founding members of Cornerstone Assembly of God.
He is survived by his sister and caretaker, Lillie Adams of Newport News; his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Dwight Coad of Freemont, Calif.; his daughter-in-law, Ruth Ida Gaines of North Carolina; his son, Joseph C. Townsell 'JD' of Folsom, Calif.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives from Virginia, New York and California.
A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Cornerstone Worship Center International, 55 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, with Dr. Gerard H. Ruff, Senior Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be held in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Berceuse Funeral & Cremation Traditions and one hour prior to the service, Tuesday, at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Vanessa M Sweat
January 4, 2010
To Sister Lillie Adams,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I pray God provides your family with the comfort you need during this time.
WALTER MOODY
January 3, 2010
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THESE TIMES.
MOODY FAMILY
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