Charles "Charlie"

Gaines

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Charles "Charlie" Gaines

Mar 07 1939 - Feb 22 2016

Charles “Charlie” Gaines, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Lucas, Texas on February 22, 2016, after a two year battle with cancer.  He was born on March 7, 1939 in Henning, Tennessee to Charlie William “C.W.” and Beatrice (Steelman) Gaines.  On December 26, 1988, Charlie married Mary Ruth Endsley in Dallas, Texas.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.  He retired from Air Liquid in 2002 after thirty five years.  For thirty years Charlie was a dedicated servant to the residents of Lucas and Collin County.  He served on the Lucas City Council for ten years, Collin County Parks Board and was a founding member and driving force for Trinity Trails and Preservation Association (TTPA).  Charlie also served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Mason.  He loved riding his beloved horse, Spirit, on the many trails created by TTPA.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Kevin and wife Amy (Blailock); daughter, Christie Cannon and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Seth Gaines, Charlie Gaines, Peyton Gaines, Daniel Low and Kaitlyn Cannon; brothers, Bill Gaines and wife Joann, Maurice Gaines and wife Sue; sister, Ella Jo Gaines; many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway N., Allen, Texas.  The family will receive friends during a visitation being held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Tennessee.

 

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