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William Gaines Obituary
BLUFFTON — William M. Gaines III, 70, passed away July 8, 2018 in Grove City, Ohio. Bill was born March 12, 1948 in Dayton to the late William and Leona (Furay) Gaines. On September 6, 1969, he married Brenda Ferguson Gaines who survives.
Bill retired from Marathon Oil Company in Findlay where he was a financial analyst. He also owned and operated the former Future Famers Ball Cards and was currently the owner and operator of Happy Lawn Service in Bluffton. Bill was an amateur radio enthusiast and member of the Findlay Radio Club. He was a past den master for the Bluffton Cub Scouts Pack 256. Bill was instrumental in starting soccer programs in the Bluffton area and coached soccer for many years. Bill and his wife planted and were active members of the Bluffton Baptist Church. He enjoyed mowing, helping others, collecting baseball cards, vacationing with his family, mission trips, golfing and his grandchildren. Bill and his wife, Brenda enjoyed playing Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Bluffton area for many years.
Survivors also include two sons, William Gaines IV of Bluffton, Josh (Wendy) Gaines of Lima; a daughter, Amanda (Michael) Murphy of Grove City, four grandchildren, Carys Murphy, Kellen Murphy, Michael "Quinn" Murphy, William "Liam" Murphy; two step grandchildren, T.J. Hughes, Ashley (Nathan) Klingler; and two step great-grandchildren, Julian and Cora Klingler.
Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Claudia Bailey.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Bluffton Baptist Church. Pastor Steve Pilarsh officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Don Karvonen
July 3, 2019
I wrote a note about Bill's passing in July 2018. It was very sad to attend the Findlay Hamfest last September and the Dayton Hamvention in July of this year, without seeing Bill. He was a plain nice guy who will forever be missed. Don Karvonen K8MFO Apple Creek, Ohio
Kurt Stietz
July 13, 2018
I will greatly miss Bill we had a wonderful visit with him and Brenda. He was my SKYPE partner and cw FOC member. May he RIP and Brenda and family you have our sympathy. Kurt & Margaret Stietz, K2MGR
Maggie & Perrin Kennedy
July 13, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great man. Our condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Larry Ditmer
July 12, 2018
Brenda,as you know high school buddies who got our amateur radio licenses. Lots of good memories. Lots of ping pong and other fun times. Most important we were brothers in Christ. God Bless.
July 10, 2018
I also knew Bill for several years as a fellow amateur radio operator. Bill was a skilled Morse Code operator, and it was always a pleasure to contact him. We also met in person on many occasions, always an enjoyable time.
Rest in Peace, Bill.
Don Karvonen K8MFO
Melinda,Larry Frankart
July 10, 2018
Brenda and family,
Mr.Bill was a special man. You couldn't help but immediately like being around him. Such a sweet spirit. I remember on our mission trips he would say "measure twice cut once" Although he will be truly be missed we rejoice and celebrate in his "home going".
ANDREW BODONY K2LE
July 10, 2018
Rest in peace my friend
July 9, 2018
I knew Bill as an amateur radio operator and member of the FOC club. We met on the air and at ham radio gatherings. I will miss him greatly and offer my sincere sympathy to his family.
Vic, W9RGB
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