Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Justin Gaines Obituary
May 27, 1989 - Sep 19, 2009
Survived by parents, Tanya and Lonnie Morgan; 3 brothers, Lonnie, JaWaun Gaines, James Buckley, Omaha; sister, Jamei Johnson, MI; grandparents, Yvonnedia Gaines, Vera Morgan, Eve Buckley, Omaha, Donald Gaines, St. Louis, MO; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives; fiancee, Tashawna Williams, Omaha.
VIEWING 10-12Noon Tues at Word of Life Fellowship, 3000 S. 20th Street followed by FUNERAL SERVICE at 12Noon. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
3920 N. 24th St. 453-7111
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Justin Gaines
November 3, 2009
justin,
words cant explain how much ill miss you. everysince you was out i talked to you everyday and it was weird becasue i didnt talk to you at all that day. but god does everything for a reason. i could write on this thing all night, but let me just say that i love you adn miss you dearly cousin. tell uncle shawn, and max i said hi and i love them. please look down and help me.
Brionka Wallace
November 1, 2009
going through a feeling i never felt before, il see you when i walk through those heaven gates, i love you Justin D. Gaines.
Phillip boyd-Gaines
November 1, 2009
mha day 1 gone but deffinetly not forgotten..i realy dont have much 2 say bt i love u relo u wasz a big bro dat i neva had u taught mhe things n we did everythng 2gether....i wasz wit u every single day nobody could split usz up...bt the manm above..and now im lost wit out u bro every day i literaly wake up thnkn its a good day bt wen i thnk bout u i cnt even pick up my phne n talk to u kno mre.. this cant b life..and if it isz i dnt wanna live it..jus watch ova mhe boog..tell uncle and maxxo i said wat up lol
Annette Boyd
November 1, 2009
Wow, God is good! I remember when I came into the Gaines family lives. I was a little nervous from the beginnig and it was a blessing at the same time. They were the family I never had. I instantly bonded with Justin. He was my baby before I had my own. I fed him, bathed him, changed him & loved him even more. I talked to Justin 3 days before he was taken. He called to check on me & wanted to come see me. I told him I was about to take a nap cause I had just gotten off work. He told me to call him when I woke up and he would come by to see me. I totally spaced it off & forgot. That is what hurts the most is I had an opportunity to see him before that dreaded day & spaced it off. I try not to beat myself up about it but it's hard. Just be sure to tell your loved ones you love them cause you never know when the last time you'll see them.
We may not be related by blood but Justin & the Gaines family....That my family forever. I truly love you guys. I miss you "J" keep poppin your collar.
Your Auntie Nette
Lonnie Morrow
October 31, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
C MERRILL
October 31, 2009
Rodney, La Donna, Gaines Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rodney, I always ask my mom about you, and when she told me this...my heart dropped. I'll be home soon and I'll make sure I come and see you, unless you come to Popeye's and see me (smile). God Bless
Anthony Wilson
October 27, 2009
One love cuz. Gone but never forgotten. Love your lil cuz Anthony Wilson
Kiara Gaines
October 27, 2009
Dear Cuzzin Jay,
Man i dont even kno were to begin. Cause i still cant believe it u, Granny and cuzzin Shawn. I never thought I'd see the day. I love y'all so much. All i can do is cry & that still doesn't take the pain away. We had so much fun that summer i was up there. Tell granny i miss her so much & y'all have fun cuz i kno it's way better up there than it is down here. I miss y'all. I cant wait to see you guys again.
Love,
Yo lil Cuz
Kiara J. Gaines
nikki morgan
October 27, 2009
Justin I can't do this...So I'm just going to say I'll see u when I get there. Love u baby and miss u like crazy........love mama
Lonnie Gaines
October 27, 2009
Man as you all know this was my big bro and i loved this man more than life itself. man i miss my big bro so much it was jus so crazy and scary at the same time that he was just sitting there telling me how much he loved me adn that he wanted to hang out that night until he pulled around the corner and his life was taken. man its so hard just sitting here typing this but i know my brother would have probably hand wrote this for me so this is the least i can do. i sit up at nights in my room and just cry thinking about my brother just only if i had one more day to spend with him, just to tell him i love him one more time would be the best thing. since this tragidy words can't explain how my life have took a huge back slide and i just can't seem to get back on the right track as hard as i try but i have to remain strong and humble for my family. i love you bro and always will miss you. nobody can ever take away the stories you told me and that true big bro lil bro bond we had. mama always say i better take all those little talks we had before your life was taken from me forever and everything you told me was life lessons to make me a stronger man as i get older and i thank you for that.
I LOVE YOU BRO
I MISS YOU AND ALWASY WILL
Marketa Perkins
October 27, 2009
Justin I still cant believe that that you not here withus .Nas'Zir talks about you and Uncle Shawn all the time. Until we meet agin I want you to know that I will always LOVE YOU. Love Always yo BIG lil cousin KETA
Phyllis Gaines
October 27, 2009
Nicki, I know it's hard to understand
why our loved ones are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a
special part of Justin's life. I can't
take the pain away but I can listen if
you want to talk. Love you and your
family.
APRIL DEAN
October 27, 2009
TO MY SISTER;I CAN NOT SAY IN WORDS HOW I WAS TORN APART TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF MY JUSTIN, HE WAS SUCH A RESPECTABLE CHILD, I CRY AND I CRY AND WONDER WHY, BUT SUM QUESTIONS YOU JUST HAVE TO LEAVE IN THE LORDS HANDS.YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG LADY AND I ADORE YOU SO MUCH, I HURT LIKE YOU DO SIS AND I MIGHT NOT BE THERE WITH YOU IN PRESENTS BUT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHT AND PRAYS AT ALL TIMES! I WILL MISS YOU JUSTIN AND THAT SEXY SMILE!!!!!YOUR TT...YOUR SISTER! APRIL....
October 27, 2009
Well what do I say. What can i say. I can say that i love you brother and will always miss. I get mad some days. I get sad some days. But justin always cheers me telling me i'm in a better place. I really don't want to talk to much about it. But what i do want to say is that I LOVE YOU JUSTIN "Jay" Gaines
LOVE YOU ALWAYS BROTHER,
Jawaun Gaines
October 27, 2009
U R TRULY MISSED JAY MISS UR TIGHT HUGS LOVE AUNTIE PUNKIN.
October 27, 2009
I MISS U AND LOVE U ALWAYS NEPHEW, LOVE UNCLE PHILLIP
Yvonnedia Gaines
October 27, 2009
Well,I dont know where to start to even write this. I am still in shock of this whole ordeal. But I have faith in God and what he has insured me is that I will see my Jay again! That is my prayer every day...also my Tony. I am trying to be strong but I must be truthful, I do have my days & nights too. I ask that everyone keep my family in their prayers. We will get through this hard time together. I'll see you two soon I know both of you will meet me when I come home to our Father! Love Yvonnedia Gaines (grandmother)
Rodney Gaines
October 27, 2009
To my sister,words cannot express the way i fell when you hurt i hurt,when you cry i cry .just know that God is nigh,so look to the hills cause that is where our strenght is goin to come from to help our family get through these rough times i love him so much but God loves him more, i miss him everyday. stay strong sister i love you!, yo big brother,
Nicole Miller
October 27, 2009
“The will of God will never take you, where the grace of God can not protect you.” My deepest condolences goes out to Nikki and the Gaines Family. Jay, I love you man and you will be greatly missed. I know that you and your uncle are together in Gods house. Rest In Peace.
October 26, 2009
To the Family of Justin Gaines, we share with u in the loss of not only your son but my grandson also I sat where u sat and it's not going to go away quickly. There is nothing like the loss of a child. "God never makes a mistake". We are all going to miss Justin but I bet if we could ask him if he wants to come back here he would tell us H--- No. Where he's at there is no more worries and one thing we know for sure is that he did make it right with "God". So what we can d now is make preparation to meet him in that great getting up morning when God calls us all to order. Love you and your whole family. Your other Family The Bryson"s
Meka & Pastor Troy
October 26, 2009
Man Joe-Joe I never thought in my wildest dreams that it would have come to this! But I'm going 2 truley miss u, Rusey, and Diggy and our overnight sleep-overs. We would watch movies and play the game a night! Wake up 2 ya uncle cooking us all breakfast! Those were the good days. And what I wouldn't give 2 do it all over again. So Nikki u will have to come in his place! (lol) Me and Pastor Troy will truley miss u. And 2 my sister Nikki and all of the family, look 2 the hills from which cometh ya health and strength and god will do the rest! Joe-Joe is looking down on all of us. Love u all
shavonnedia gaines
October 26, 2009
justin,
man cousin i miss you so much i really dont know what ima do with out you. when they told me you got shot my heart dropped. i really dnt think anybody on this earth can express the pain i felt. its like i lost a piece of me, and it was really hard. i have your picture up in my window and every morning i wake up i look at the picture and just get uncomfortable. i even have your pin on my coat. justin its hard. and i hope you reading this doesnt make you cry cause my eyes are tearing up now writing this.i just never thought i see the day jay. we were just starting to go hard again as best cousins! i would talk to you for forever on the phone texing back and forth...man let me stop i could be forever on this. i love you and wish this was all a dream. but you better believe the lord does everything for a real great reason and i shall not question my lord and savior jesus christ.ill see you when i get home jay jay..p.s- keke son i made up his middle name..its Princeton Jay'Shawn D'Anthony Gaines! Love Always,
--Boogie*
Renee Jones
October 26, 2009
Words cant express how much you guys mean to me and my family. We all lost someone special when god called Justin home but one thing you can trust within your heart is that your son is resting safely in gods arms. Be strong my friend and hold your faith god will see you thru. I love you all so much.
SHANEESE WATKINS
October 20, 2009
ITS SAD WAT HAPPNED LOVE U AND MISSING U BAD RIP AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS
TASHAWNA WILLIAMS
October 19, 2009
JUSTIN I MISS YOU SO MUCH I LAY AROUND THINKING ABOUT IF YOU WAS HERE WAT WE ME AN YOU WOULD BE DOIN. I TRY EVERY DAY TO GO ON AN FOR REASON I DOMAYBE CUZ YOU REALLY HERE HELPING ME MY HEART IS IN TORN APART BY THIS THE LOVE WE HAD FOR ONE ANOTHER NOONE IN THIS WORL CAN EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FRM ME .I LOVE YOU ALWAYS NO MATTER WHAT MEMBER WE USE TO SAY THAT TO EACHOTHER. I GUESS THE LORD TAKING YOU AWAY WAS THE NO MATTER PART. I LOVE AN MISS SOOO MUCH SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE... AND I REALLY COULDNT WAIT TO BE YOUR WIFE;;;;;;; YOURS TRULY TASHAWNA WILLIAMS
ayanna marion
October 19, 2009
jay , we Lovve you me & auvianna .. you will aLways be Loved & miss dearly .. r i p justin Gaines
your , goDKids - yanna & auvi !
wee Lovve youu .. & miss you
yevion brown
October 15, 2009
omg justin ima miss you rest in paradise man i love you and family take care
Yevion brown(OMAHA NE)
October 11, 2009
Justin this is your big cousin Tyra i miss u so much. It seems like yesterday when u were telling me "when i finish high school im gonna come live with u " i really wish that day would have come. i will always love u . i miss u always
Donesha Gaines
October 9, 2009
" Nikki you are my sister and i iwll always love you. You are in my prayers.
Donesha Gaines
October 8, 2009
Dear Family,
this is Donesha i really do love you and my prayers be with you.
Chris Metoyer
October 4, 2009
I remember when Justin and I went to daycare together. We were always goofing around. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
Stella Boyd
October 3, 2009
Justin will always live in my heart. To everyone else, I was just Stella, to Justin I was always grandma. I remember when he use to come and visit with Phillip and Lonnie. He always wanted to help clean up. He will be miss. Niki you are blessed to have had a loving son as Justin, Look to the hills whence cometh your help, all your help comes from the lord.. With love Stella Boyd
Annette Boyd
October 2, 2009
Nik you are my best friend ( oops I mean sister). When you hurt I hurt. Justin was everybodies baby boy. Im gonna miss him terribly. God has an awesome angel up there. Love you sis
Kisha and Elijah Kirksey
October 1, 2009
I'm so glad that we are belivers in God and that we know Tuesday was not the last time we will see Justin. I know him and Shawn are looking down on us laughing. Lovingly submitted.
LaChea Carroll
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gaines family at this time. I am so sorry for your lost.
Doloma Bean-Curtis
September 30, 2009
Tanya & The Gaines Family
You have my deepest condolences. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. This is a tough time,but God will see you through it. Hold each other close and remember God is only a prayer away.
Love you
Joanne Norton
September 29, 2009
I wish I'd known Justin. The celebration today was an amazing event, and I will not forget my time with you, Tanya, and your family and friends. To have met you and other family just since last week during the prayer walk, I feel very much that I want to be part of your life and am looking forward to any time together in the future.
Andrea & Tyron Foster
September 29, 2009
Nikki, Lonnie, & Gaines Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Dorsey
September 29, 2009
Nikki, Lonnie, and the Gaines Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Nikki, keep your head up God is with you. I know words cannot express your feelings at this time. Justin will truly be missed. Keep in touch Nikki. I love all of yall.
Brenda Dorsey and Family
September 29, 2009
TO THE GAINES FAMILY~ OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME LOVE YA JANICE WINDOM AND THE GIRLS
Michelle Jones
September 29, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
craig gatheright
September 29, 2009
Hey NIKKI your in my thoughts and prayers everday i know words can not express the way your feeling. I love yall relo.
Craig "BUD" Gatheright
TANYA HULETT WILSON
September 29, 2009
Nikki,Lonnie and the Gaines Family our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you
Ashley Lewis-Redick
September 29, 2009
Nikki, Lonnie and family, words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You are in our prayers.
Love,
The Lewis and Redick Family's
LaVon Holman-Phillips and Family
September 29, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kathy Casey
September 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. I wish that we could be there today, but we will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Bob and Kathy Casey
Johnson Lake,Nebraska
Julius Biggs
September 29, 2009
Lonnie and Nikki, me and Michelle want to express our deepest condolences. You guys are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Your Brother Still Julius "Ju" Biggs
Nikki Vasser-Brye
September 28, 2009
Family, This Is Not Good-Bye For We All Will See Justin Later! May God Bless! Love, Nikki
September 28, 2009
At this time there are no words to express the loss of your child and my cousin, but please know that my heartfelt prayers and condolescence go out to you and the family. Also know that God is able to fill that void in your life, and renew your strength.
Love, The Griffin and Haynes Family.
Patricia Lindsey
September 28, 2009
Nikki, Yvonne, & Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love,
Cookie, Juanie, & Jimara
Cassandra Jackson (San)
September 28, 2009
Niki & the Gaines Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Justin. I will keep you in my prayers.
Helen bradley
September 28, 2009
Nikki, You are in my prayers. God will help you through. Lean on him.
Love Helen, Cookie and family.
from michelle mom of che and aedrel olson-peak
September 28, 2009
thinking of you at this time ..........
James Buckley Jr.
September 28, 2009
Justin,
Only a prayer for you, dear brother, only a memory fond and true, only a token of deep affection, from me, who thought the world of you. You are not forgotten, brother dear nor ever will you be, as long as life and memory lasts, I will remember thee. I am thinking of you wherever I go. I love and miss you big bro. God bless your family. Love (Tater)
Demetria Ray
September 28, 2009
Nikki, Im so sorry to hear about Justin. My thoughts and Prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lynn
September 28, 2009
To The Family of Justin D Gaines:
GOD is a comforter in the time of sorrow. Memories will be your sunshine after the rain, I know I just lost someone in the same senseless way and only GOD brought me thru the pain and the weeping every now and then tears come to my eyes but GOD promises me that he will wiped the tears from my eyes and that joy will cometh in the morning! May the love you have for GOD see you thru this difficult time
Hunter Family
September 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James & Shanetle Foster
September 28, 2009
We will miss you Jay...so much, but will definately keep your memory alive. We love you!!! To my sister and the rest of the Gaines family, you all are in our prayers. Look to the Lord for strength and comfort and He will see you through this difficult time.
Lisa Jones
September 28, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Stephanie Carter
September 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
kimberly lloyd
September 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
La Donna Gaines
September 27, 2009
Jay Auntie Donna miss u so much.. this is hard for me.. man... we will get through this... we have a strong family..
Stephanie Bell and family
September 27, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Karolyn Roby
September 27, 2009
Keep your heads up and stay strong as a family. The family is in my prayers and my heart.
Kim Gray (Auntie)
September 27, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and the family as you grieve. My prayers will be with you all. Just remember an angel on your shoulders every step of the way, looking and keeping you all safe and out of harms way. Love you all Lonnie, Niki, Lil Lonnie, JuWaun
Carletta Prince
September 27, 2009
My prayers go out to the Gaines Family....
Showing 1 - 66 of 66 results
Make a Donation
in Justin Gaines's name
Memorial Events
for Justin Gaines
How to support Justin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Justin Gaines's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
