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Submitted: 2/1/21 • Approved: 2/2/21 • Last Updated: 2/5/21 • R1363082-G1363082-S3
Lillian
Sep 25, 1929 - Feb 20-2010
Luverl
Aug 27, 1926 - Jul 2, 2015
*Obituary
Jonesboro Sun obits. July 4, 2015
Luverl H. 'L.H.' Gaines, age 88, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away July 2, 2015, in Lynchburg, TN.
Born to Bonnie and Ollie Alexander Gaines in the Half Moon Community, near Blytheville, Arkansas.
He became a successful farmer and spent most of his life in the Blytheville area. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country with honor during WWII.
Mr. Gaines was a man whose love and passion for his Tennessee Walking Horses was only superseded by his love and dedication for family and friends. He was the proud owner of seven World Champion Horses. Dawn's Double Delite won 5 World Championships, Ebony's Darling Gal won 2 World Championships, Copy's Jubilee won 6 World Championships, Promise's Go Boy won 2 World Championships, Eb's Final Notice won 1 World Championship, Gen's Good as Gold won1 World Championship, Pride's Flapjack won 2 World Championships, Both Copy's Jubilee and Pride's Flapjack won over 300 blue ribbons each during their show careers and Copy's Jubilee won the Specialty Stake as a Four Year Old because there was no Four Year Old Amateur Stake at that time. Mr. Ray Gilmer, a good friend of Mr. Gaines was quoted as saying, "I had horses for Mr. Gaines for 35 years. He was a great customer and friend. If his horse didn't make a good show, he never blamed me; he always said it was his or the horse's fault. He never complained about the judging; he always said 'There's another show next week.' The only thing he loved more than showing was watching Lillian or Debbie show. His loyalty and guidance will be missed."
His loyalty, knowledge, love and devotion of Horses made a tremendous impact to all he came in contact with. These same qualities he shared with his wife and family, as they were all an integral part of his life. He always be remembered as a man who always gave more than he received.
Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian Bunch Gaines; grandson, Randy Verl Marbry and Brother, R.V. Gaines.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in law Debbie and Chester Marbry of Shelbyville, Tennessee, and granddaughter, Melissa Marbry.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral services were by Cobb Funeral Home Chapel.
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