[Dennis Maidon]

Harold M Gaines (May 3, 1947 - March 2, 2010), Tar Heel Leagues, Inc. District III Director passed away this morning. Tar Heel Leagues, Inc shares their condolences with the family.

I will post further details as they become available.

Harold will be sorely missed.

3/3/2010

Arrangements are incomplete and are pending by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home

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[Dennis Maidon]

Harold “Buck” Monroe Gaines, 62, of Sanford, NC died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home.

Harold was born on May 3, 1947 in Chatham County to the late Curnie Calvin Gaines and Pauline Hilliard Gaines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Gaines. Harold was a 40 plus year veteran baseball umpire and a member of the Triangle South Officials Association, Capital Area Officials Association and a member of the Board of Directors for Tar Heel Leagues, Inc. for the past 16 years. He was inducted into the Tar Heel Leagues Hall of Honor in recognition for his years of service to Tar Heel League Baseball and the youth of our State. He was a veteran of the United States Army, member of Zion Christian Church and retired from Progress Energy after 32 years of service.

He is survived by his wife Alyce Sloan Gaines, daughter Amy Gaines Willis and husband Jay of Willow Spring, NC, son Rodney Harold Gaines and wife Amanda of Sanford and daughter Abby Gaines Miles of Sanford, sister Sue Watson and husband James of New Hill, brother Jimmy Gaines and wife Wendy of Erwin, brother Fat Gaines and wife Audrey of Sanford, sister Sheila O’Quinn and husband Eddie of Sanford and; seven grandchildren; Jaysa, Jana and Braysen Willis, Colby Thornton, Colin and Anna Liese Gaines and Landon Gaines Miles; sister-in-law Brenda Ward and husband Paul of Siler City, brother-in-law Ted Sloan and wife Judy of Sanford, sisters-in-law Jane Baker and husband James and Lorraine Lassen; nieces and nephews; Teressa, Susanne, Brandon, Calvin, Ashley, Grace, Aaron, Adam, Morgan, Carmen, Camron, Brad, Chad, Bobby Lynn, Norbeth, Laurie, Danny, Todd, and Jerry Scott.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home and the funeral will be held Friday, March 5th at Zion Christian Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Steve Johnson presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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I don't come by this board very frequently and certainly wasn't expecting to see such sad news this evening. Harold was a special man and had such a great spirit, and was so kind to everyone he met. Not only did Harold umpire many games my son played in, but, when my son hit his first home run, in the District III tournament 2 years ago, Harold personally walked out and retrieved the ball, and signed a nice congratulatory message to my son on the ball. Later that same summer his team was fortunate to travel to Hickory and win the state tournament. He is one of the boys pictured receiving their trophies from Harold. I know we will miss Harold and I'm sure many others will miss him as well.