Richard Darrell Gaines' Obituary
Richard Darrell Gaines, 52, of Clarendon died Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Claude.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Elder Jeff Riles, officiating.
Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Richard was born July 20, 1966 in Clarendon to Alton and Billie Ruth Wilson Gaines. He had been a resident of Clarendon most of his life. He was a US Army veteran. He loved football and played semi pro football for few years. Later, he tried out for the Dallas Cowboys. He loved working on computers and fixing computers. He also enjoyed collecting autographs from all sporting events. He was a member of the True Church of God in Christ in Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Benjamin Gaines.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Richard Duane Gaines and wife Chelsi of Amarillo; his daughter, Rebecca Danielle Gaines and husband Brad Snow of Utah; 5 brothers, Alton Gaines of Clarendon, Johnny Gaines of Amarillo, Danny Gaines of Clarendon, Randy Gaines of Amarillo, and Brent Gaines of Clarendon; a sister, Glenda Wilson of Clarendon; 4 grandchildren, Brooklyn Gaines, Bane Snow, Emma Snow, and Bella Snow; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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