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Larry West Gaines

Larry Gaines Obituary

Larry West Gaines, age 64, 455 W. Front St., passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Erie, Pa., on October 16, 1948, son of the late Milton West and Cozett Pierce West. A lifelong resident of Erie, he was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He was currently employed at Plymouth Bar and had previously worked as a Draftsman at GE and for Mellon Bank. He was an auxiliary member of Barney Smith Post 700 of the American Legion and a member of the IBPOE of W. He was a volunteer at the City Mission and the Booker T. Washington Center. Larry enjoyed playing basketball, dancing, and disc jockeying and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert "Bo Bo" L. Gaines, Sr., David E. Gaines, Sr. and James Earl West Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Terrina Gaines-Porter of Ripley, Tenn. and Tosha Gaines of Erie; two sisters, Loretta West Wright of Richmond, Va. and Marlene West Cochran (Dwight) of Erie; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Abundant Life Ministries Int'l., 806 Parade St. A service will follow at 1 p.m. conducted by Elder Robert L. Gaines, Jr. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Funeralization by House of Law Inc., 9406 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills, Pa.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Gaines

19 Entries

Julie Logan

January 26, 2013

My old neighbor since I was a kid on E. 25th street. May you rest in Peace Larry, you were the nicest person I've every met! you will be missed. My prayers to you and your family.

Tim Carney

January 24, 2013

Larry will be missed. I enjoyed our old HS basketball confrontations. Playing at Gannon Auditorium and trying to hold Larry below his average was a real challenge. Sincere sympathy to Larry's family.

Daphne Johnson

January 24, 2013

My condolensces and deepest sympathy to the family of Larry Gaines. I knew Larry as a child and my friend and I named him "big boy" because to us he was a gentle giant. He was always so nice to us kids. Being a kid, I never knew his last name. I was saddened when I read his obituary in the paper. Such a wonderful person, who will never be forgotten. You are all in my prayers. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort as never before.

Joan Edenfield

January 24, 2013

To the family,
Larry will be deeply missed. He touched many lives with his kindness.

January 23, 2013

What a great person, and an even better friend.My blessings and sympathy go out to the family. Mr. Earvin Amos Jr.

Renae Hicks

January 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vanessa Eaddy

January 23, 2013

Tosha Iam sorry for your lost.baby fi you need me let me no. I will be here four you.

January 22, 2013

sorry for your loss larry was a friendly guy and very funny and honest he will be missed from the ritchie family

January 22, 2013

TOSHA , SO SORRY ABOUT THE RECENT LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED FATHER.....MARGIE SCUTELLA

Jackie Hollamon

January 22, 2013

Rest in Peace.

January 22, 2013

To the Family of Laryy Gaines:
We would like to send out deepest sympathy in regard to the passing of a man that gave so much of himself to others. Thank you for sharing his talents with our Program.

Sandra L. Hansbrew,
GECAC Senior Employment Program

edward joe henderson

January 22, 2013

classmate tech 1965. Go Centaurs

White Gary Sumner

January 22, 2013

R.I.P., Ol Buddy! We sure had some good times!

Melanie Tolbert

January 22, 2013

To the family
Larry will be missed. Going to miss seeing him playing basketball at the park on west 2nd street, but he will never be forgotten....

David Gaines Jr.

January 22, 2013

So sorry to hear about my uncle Larry. I'll always remember him to be a gentle giant. Larry was always so nice to me everytime I ran across him. He treated me as if I was his son. Larry, rest in peace. You have a heart of Gold!

Pat & Cliff Barnett

January 22, 2013

Loretta and Marlene,

Your brother, Larry, had a heart of gold. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Cliff and Pat Barnett

January 22, 2013

To Loretta, Marlene and Family

Your brother, Larry, was a beautiful spirit who loved all. We will miss seeing him and will continue to remember good times shared.

Johnny Johnson

January 22, 2013

To the family of Larry Gaines,

You hae my deepest sympathy on Larry's passing. Being new to Erie, Larry was one of the first persons I met and we formed a bond of friendship, Playing basketball and constant talks were things that we both enjoyed. May God bless and comfort you. Larry will be missed by us all.

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