Laurence Gaines

Larry G. Gaines, Sr., 53, of Owendale, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 in Tendercare Nursing Facility. He was born July 24, 1949 in Highland Park to Rayon and Emogene (Reese) Sullins. He married Jacqueline Case October 12, 1968 in Immaculate Conception Church, Detroit. They’ve lived in this area for 17 years.

Larry worked as a Dockman for Earl C. Smith Trucking Company for 28 ½ years. He volunteered for the Family Independence Agency doing medical and juvenile transporting and also for the Huron County and Tuscola County Sheriff’s Departments transporting work details. Larry enjoyed camping and traveling.
Larry is survived by his wife, Jackie; children: Denise (Frank) Falbo of East Pointe, Lisa Gaines of Sterling Heights, Laurence (Nichole Brown) Gaines, Jr. of Bay City; grandchildren: Jacqueline Falbo and Vincente Falbo; mother, Emogene Sullins of Detroit; brothers: Ray (Lisa) Sullins of River Rouge, Dennis Sullins of Detroit; sisters: Barbara (Thurston) Hogston of Yale, Judy Gaines of Detroit, Janet (Gene) Coffee of Lincoln Park; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers: Michael Sullins and John Sullins; nephew, Mark Sullins, father, Rayon Sullins.

Memorial services held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2003 at Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Pastor F. Robert Tucker of Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund.

Visitation: 11 to 12 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2003

Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra Kranz (989) 872-2195