Willis Eugene Gaines passed away after a 6 year long battle with cancer at the age of 67. Willis was born in San Antonio, Texas to parents Releford and Estelle Gaines. He took pride in following in his father's footsteps, working as a heavy equipment operator in underground construction.
Willis is survived by his wife, Pamela (Travioli) Gaines, children: Ted (Maria) Durrer, Kim Munro (Greg), Shawn (Erica) Gaines and Mishelle Gaines, grandchildren: Justin (Michelle) Durrer, Pamela Durrer (Josh), Ryan Durrer, Andrew Durrer, Ciera (Tyler) Green, ShanaeMunro and Cody Gaines, great-grandchildren: Maximus Durrer, Alexis Green and a set of twins on the way.
Funeral services will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park and Funeral Home 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, Calilfornia. Visitation is in the Riverside Chapel on Thursday, May 29th from 4-8pm. A Graveside service will be on Friday, May 30th at 10:00am.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
