Garrett was my classmate in Paris, Ky. at Western High School. He was always a quiet shy person that we all liked. I have often wondered where he was and how he was doing, I'm glad to know that he had a loving family.I am sorry for your loss, May God's love make your grief bearable. God Bless his family.
Joan Summers/Parker
August 22, 2013 | Memphis, TN
Warnell Massenburg
July 03, 2013 | Logan, UT
My heart my love my soul goes out to all of the family. I know dad is resting in peace but i will never forget the love and laugh's that i shared with him and we will never forget the man who made us know what life is all about things like hard work family comes first being nice and kind to anyone needing help or just someone to talk to. Mr.gaines was my dad he will always be in my heart. Mom,Lovie,Wiz,Tina,Paulette and my son Montel I love you all and I'm very sorry that I couldn't be there...
Warnell Massenburg
July 03, 2013 | Logan, UT
I am glad I had to chance of meeting you.
Etienne Belisle
July 02, 2013 | Anchorage, AK
You are loved and shall always be remembered.
Donna Estell
July 02, 2013 | Federal Way, WA
Anchorage resident, Garrett Cecil Gaines Sr., 74 passed away peacefully, Wednesday June 26, 2013 at home with family at his side. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Change Point Church, 6689 Changepoint Drive. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Garrett will be laid to rest with his family 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 with Military Honors at the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.Garrett Cecil Gaines Sr. was born on November 9th, 1938 to William Russell Gaines and Willie Pearl (Burrel) in Paris, Kentucky. At the age of 19, he enlisted as active duty with the Navy on U.S.S Boyd. Garrett was awarded the Good Conduct Medal during his service. After serving in active duty, he was honorably discharged and transferred to Navy Reserve in San Diego, California. In 1964, he moved to Anchorage, Alaska. At this time he began employment in the hotel industry at the Anchorage Westward Hotel, which later became Anchorage Hilton Hotel. He received multiple Employee of the Month and Year Awards and happily retired after working there for 44 years. Garrett loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends. He considered anyone a friend after spending just minutes with them. Garrett had a good deal of friends, many of whom were from all over the world. He often spoke of living a simple life and not worrying about the small stuff. He cared very much about his family and was always there for support. Garrett was a loving and caring companion, father, grandfather and a friend. Garrett touched many lives and will be greatly missed by many. Garrett was preceded in death by his daughter, Vivian Price; and son, Thomas Hadnot. He is survived by his longtime companion, Hartense Hadnot; sons, Garrett Gaines Jr. and William Gaines, their significant others Ksenia Gaines and Summer Yancey; grandchildren Alaiah, Aria and Isaiah Gaines, Alyna and Dalya Deishl, Montel Massenburg, Ettienne Belisle, Tr@gan Yancey; daughters, Paulette Hadnot , Tina Briley and her husband Roy Briley; grandchildren, Aspen and Autumn Rainey, Maddison and Payton Briley; numerous other relatives in Ohio and Kentucky. Arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home. Please visit Garrett?s obituary and online guestbook at www.AlaskanFuneral.com
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