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Roy Gaines Obituary

ROY GAINES Gary, Indiana Roy departed this earth on June 2, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Sr., two brothers, Anthony and Andrew Gaines. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters: Angie and Tameka Gaines: 1 son: Dwanye Gaines; mother: Lucy Gaines; 4 brothers: James, Johnny, Robert and Mike Gaines; 2 sisters: Patricia Gaines, all of Gary, and Pamela Gaines of Portage, IN; 4 grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Sunday, June 11, 2006, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services Monday, June 12, 2006, 12:00 noon, all services at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home, 1901 Washington St., Gary, IN, Rev. Mitchell Armstrong officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 6 to Jun. 11, 2006.

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Vanessa Wheeler-Hardimon

June 16, 2006

Lucy and Family

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

I remember Roy from growing up on Jackson street. May God's grace and Mercy be with you.

Angela Gaines

June 6, 2006

Hi Daddy,

Words can't describe how much I will miss you. You mean so much to me. I'm grateful for the time I had as your daughter. You will never be forgotten and your memory will continue to live on in my heart, mind, and spirit.

Love Always,

Angela Yvette Gaines

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