A.H. Gaines, 82, of Midland, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Rev. Bob Porterfield, officiating.A.H. was born on September 14, 1924 in Dawson County, Texas to Albert "Paint" and Roxie Ham Gaines. He married Georgia Lou Brower on January 26, 1946 in Lubbock, Texas.A.H. served as a Master Sergeant in the Army during WWII and the Korean War. He and Georgia moved to Midland from San Angelo in 1992. A.H. was a Master Brick Mason for 26 years in Lamesa and the surrounding area. In 1991, he retired from the FAA after working 17 years in the construction and maintenance departments. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.M.F.M. #909 in Lamesa since 1959. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Lamesa.Survivors include wife, Georgia of Midland; daughter, Jan Singleton of Midland; brother, Albert U. "Dude" Gaines of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter, Mindi Green and her husband, Curtis of Midland; granddaughter, Lesley Caughron and her husband, Jimmy of Midland; granddaughter, Cori Armstead and her husband, Kris of Midland; granddaughter, Stayci Bradford and her husband, Richard Jones of Granbury; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and a daughter, Theresa Elaine Blackstock of Abilene.The family would like to give special thanks for the excellent care given to A.H. by the staff of Midland Memorial Hospital, Hospice of Midland and Allison Cancer Center, including Angelina, Julie, Mitch, Richard, Shari, Dr. Watkins, Rachel, Opal, Rose and Angela. Thank you for all of the compassion and support you provided in such a difficult time.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702 and American Cancer Society, 2304 W Wadley Avenue, Midland, TX 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
