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OLIN RAY GAINES

1948 - 2014

OLIN RAY GAINES obituary, 1948-2014, Grandview, MO

BORN

1948

DIED

2014

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Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery

7000 Blue Ridge Blvd

Kansas City, Missouri

OLIN GAINES Obituary

Olin Ray Gaines, 65, passed away November 19, 2014. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 PM Tuesday, November 23, 2014 at Floral Hills Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2 PM. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Olin was a lifelong area resident. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne. Olin worked as a groundskeeper for Blue Hills Country Club for many years before retiring in 2009. Olin was preceded in death by his wife, Lois in 2008. Survivors include two children, Olin Gaines, Jr. and Carol Hermon and her husband Brian; a brother, Sonny Gaines; 3 sisters, Carolyn Columbo, Vi Cooper and Neva Gaines and many grandchildren. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2014.

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Stephanie Hendrix

November 25, 2014

My love and prayers are with all of the family. I loved Olin and Indian momma to pieces.
Love- French Fry

Teresa Carr

November 24, 2014

Olin was a very good person and big heart and will be truely missed.

Ryan Rauscher

November 23, 2014

My heart goes out to all the family. Olin was a guy who has impacted many peoples lives. I personally felt honored to call a man like him my friend. I'm gonna miss you buddy. Rest in peace old timer.

Crazy Larry

November 23, 2014

Olin and I were close,he was like family,and I believe his family felt the same. Carol,Olin Jr,and Brian I am deeply saddened.My heart heavy,I can't put it in words. May the Man lighten your load,and may your life have no more strife. Sincerely Crazy Larry and Son Jesse

Larry & Jesse Corum

November 23, 2014

Olin. A friend and a brother who was always there. In fact I consider us family. I hope you made it to where you wanted to go. Rest in peace.

tom montgomery

November 23, 2014

I am saddened to hearing of Olin passing. He was quite and guy and surely will be missed by all of his Grandview buddies. Rest in Peace Olin.

Bob

November 22, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Gaines. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Jim and Willa Simmons

November 22, 2014

Vi and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please extend our sympathy to the rest of the family.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery

7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133

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25

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2:00 p.m.

Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery

7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133

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