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Walter Gaines

April 1st, 1943 - August 2nd, 2008

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Gaines, Walter "Papa", 65, of St. Petersburg, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Walter owned and operated Pinellas Air Conditioning & Heating and later retired from Sears as their Lead Service Technician and Trainer. Survived by Dottie, his best friend and wife of 46 years; children: Cherilyn Marty Brechbuhl, Lori Gaines, and Matthew Shana Gaines; grandchildren: Rachel, Jocilyn, Julia, Jack, Chloe, and Isabella; sister: Emily Munoz, and best "buddy" & brother-in-law Butch Miller. Walter was predeceased by an infant daughter, his parents Walter and Margaret Gaines and sister Peggy Grissom. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. M.L.King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with services at 7:00 p.m. His ashes will be spread at his mountain cabin in Ellijay, GA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's name to either Gulfcoast Oncology Foundation or The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast would be appreciated. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home-NE

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Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes

At Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes, we take pride in being the foremost full-service funeral home, setting the gold standard in compassionate care, exemplary service, and state-of-the-art facilities. Since 1952, we have dedicated ourselves to offering customizable memorial services that truly reflect the individuality and spirit of your loved ones. Our commitment to personalized service options is not just about honoring memories; it's about creating a meaningful and healing experience for families during their time of need....

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