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2024
Gregory Gaines Obituary
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S. Clavo
June 27, 2024
Very Truly shocked to hear of Greg's passing. If he was your friend he was more than just a friend. He was your family. I met Donald when I rented from him after his heart attack on Miro. My Son Jeff & I were there when he returned home grabbing his heart. I froze & Jeff jumped down to his side performing CPR as the hospital guided us on what to do while awaiting for the ambulance. We helped with his Dad & UNC just before their passing. I sat with them at the nursing home on St Charles Ave while he continued to care for his family & keep up his work. Please accept our condolences. Blessings 2U
Philomena Duplessis Lawson
June 13, 2024
Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear of Greg's passing. I met Greg in 1967 when I married Big Reg. Greg made daily visit to the house. He was family. I remember when he married Shermaine , bought his first home and became the proud father of Butch and Brandi. Greg was a loving caregiver too his mom. His care extended to his dad, brother, his uncle and to family, friends, and to extended family. He was loyal to his friends and that loyalty was also gifted to St. Augustine. May Greg's passing be a reminder of how important it is to give of yourself in helping others. Family, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories. I will keep you lifted in prayer as you mourn Greg's passing. Love you.
Calvin S. Tregre, Jr.
June 13, 2024
The Tregre family would like to extend our love and condolences to Gregg Gaines and the entire Gaines family. We are sorry for your loss, and we are praying for peace of mind and heart during this difficult time. Gregg, your 01-92 St. Aug brothers miss you. One Love brother. - Cal
Cynthia Berry
June 12, 2024
Mr Gaines was a regular participant at our cardiac rehab program at Xavier. His love of food, eating out, family life and sports was a frequent topic among our lively group. I hope they are serving Tomahawk steaks in heaven for Greg to enjoy!! He will be missed by many.
Cynthia, Bret and Max
Sylvia Ann Blue
June 12, 2024
Sylvia Ann Blue
June 12, 2024
Sylvia Ann Blue
June 12, 2024
My Deepest Condolences to Sheila, The Entire Gaines Family, Classmates, Co Workers and Friends of Greg for Your Loss. Sheila and I are Friends/Classmates Since 1965 and I became Friends with Greg through Friendship of Big Reg and Mena. My Our Lord Bless and Strengthen All During Your Grief Period.
Sylvia Ann Blue
Baker La
Nadine
June 12, 2024
Brandi,
May god bless you & your family for your loss.
Alberta Levy
June 12, 2024
Condolences to the Gaines Family so sorry for your loss
Cedric l. Malone
June 12, 2024
Prayers and condolences to the entire Gains family. Greg will be remembered for his dedication to his family, church at and St. Aug HS. Greg set his standards high and achieved success in life. May GOD bless him and receive our prayers.
Cedric l. Malone
Friend & classmate
Reginald Delecia
June 12, 2024
On behalf of myself, my family, and the Cornerstone Club, I would like to extend my condolences to the Gaines family. Greg was an avid supporter of the Cornerstone Club as we made it our mission to raise funds for deserving, but needy students to attend St. Augustine High School. I/We will definitely keep Greg and you in our prayers.
C.Sand
June 12, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Nelson
June 12, 2024
To the Gaines Fsmily I like to share my heart felt sympathy for your lost. I personally witnessed the love and support Mr. Gaines had for his family. I represent the Nelson and Barnes family and say we will continue to pray and share our condolences. HEe will always be in the stands watching, so "Tootie", you, Kenneth and CJ keep pushing...Love Uncle Mike.
Joe Porche (USPS)
June 12, 2024
My condolences to the Gaines Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived by Greg.
Rest in peace my purple brother.
Rhea Joseph-Dokes
June 12, 2024
My condolences, prayers and love to Greg's family. He is now resting in the Arms of Jesus, the Christ, and Perfectly Healed. Met Greg, through my brother/friend, Reggie Lawson, Sr. He and Reggie were always involved in many community issues. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Lisa Boyd Sholeye
June 12, 2024
Extending my deepest sympathy and condolences to Brandi, Butch, the Gaines Family, and my sister, Sheila Boyd Lea. Greg was a kind and caring man and I was proud to have him as "my brother from another mother." He was a cherished member of the Boyd Family for many years and will always be remembered and loved.
Larry Reeves
June 11, 2024
Condolences to the Gaines Family. Greg and I lived on the same street,went to school together,and worked in the P.O. together.Greg was a big old good dude. May His soul rest in peace.
Alvin Coco
June 11, 2024
To the Family:
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of my friend and coworker. Greg and I spent eight years at the VMF together. He in accident investigation and I in AMS. We bonded when I spoke of his dad who I carried mail with at the old Station B. We called his dad the Weatherman, he got a kick out of those stories. We also had something else in common and that was
St. Augustine football, he played there and years later my son played there also, my grandson was a member of the Marching 100. So in finding that out
he forgave me for being a Carver graduate. Greg loved his work and whatever he did he did extremely well. Whether it was a restoration job or accidents.
But more than anything he loved his kids. He is with Our Lord and Savior now.
I have had the honor of working with three generations of the family. He can
now rest and see coach Wash and coach Flint, and not have to worry about
Father Grant hitting him for not having a tie on. His spirit will be up in the stands next to the band at St. Aug's football games. Rest in peace my brother
your with the Lord.
Your Friend
Alvin R. Coco
Pamela Harkless
June 11, 2024
Greg brought joy and happiness to many people. May his memories put joy in your hearts
David Wadleigh
June 10, 2024
I will so miss our talks. We started out with me just getting ransomware off Gregory´s computer on Christmas Eve 2007. We just clicked with each other then, annd I liked him so much from the start ans to spend a Christmas Eve with him. We talked heart to heart about so many things each time we met after that. So many stories shared both ways. I knew him to be such an honorable man, of such good character, very practical and wise. I was just making a note to call him this morning and see how he was doing. Condolences to the many others who loved him, I have heard many stories about how he loved all his family and friends.
Melvina C McMillian
June 10, 2024
Condolences to the Gaines family. Remember family,
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal". R.I.P GREG.
Rhonda Jones Penn
June 10, 2024
My Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers for the Family and my friend Sheila. She was devoted until the end. Rest in Heaven Greg.
Charlotte Frilot
June 10, 2024
Gregory was a dear friend of my late brother Vernon. I have fond memories of his visits to our home. I know Vernon greeted Greg with open arms in Heaven. Rest In Peace Gregory.
Furnell Chatman
June 10, 2024
Greg was a staunch supporter of St. Aug, and was heavily involved in efforts by the Class of 1965 to raise funds for scholarships.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Gaines family.
St. Aug Class of 1965
(Furnell Chatman)
James Bartell
June 10, 2024
Heartfelt sympathy to the Gaines family. Much love, James and Ralphalette Bartell
Judith Simon
June 10, 2024
It is with a very heavy heart , I extend my sincerest condolences to my extended Family and my dear friend, Sheila. Greg was a gentleman and a wonderful, kind person. Rest my dear friend, you are with our Heavenly Father.
Sincerely,
Judith Simon
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