The memorial service for legendary football coach Gary Gaines was at Crossroads Fellowship Church on Saturday. Former players, colleagues, family members and many others payed their respects during the service.
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Permian High School's Black Magic Choir performs during the memorial service of football coach Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Photographs which reflect the image of legendary football coach, Gary Gaines. Gaines taught high school football, and college football and went on to serve as athletic director of Ector County Independent School District. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Pastor Tim Halstead gives a prayer during the memorial service of football coach Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
A purple heart on display reflects the death of legendary football coach Gary Gaines whom died of Alzheimer's disease. His family created the Gary Gaines Alzheimer's Foundation as a remembrance and tribute to him. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Guests of the funeral services for Gary Gaines were asked to wear purple ribbons which reflect the support for those suffering with Alzheimer's disease. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
One of Gary Gaines' former players, Matt Hancock reflects on his memories of the legendary football coach during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
One of Gary Gaines' former high school and college football players, Lloyd Hill reflects on his memories of the legendary football coach during a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
One of Gary Gaines' former football players, Alan Wyles reflects on his memories of the legendary football coach during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
One of Gary Gaines' former football players, Trent Hendricks reflects on his memories of the legendary football coach during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Randy Mayes, a colleague and friend of Gary Gaines, speaks during the memorial service for him on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Permian's High School Black Magic Choir perform a musical tribute during the memorial service for Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Permian's High School Black Magic Choir perform a musical tribute during the memorial service for Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Permian's High School Black Magic Choir perform a musical tribute during the memorial service for Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Permian's High School Black Magic Choir perform a musical tribute during the memorial service for Gary Gaines on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
The son of legendary football coach, Bradley Gaines, speaks in remembrance of his father during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
The son of legendary football coach, Bradley Gaines, speaks in remembrance of his father during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
Kurt Kiser, a friend of Gary Gaines, speaks during a memorial service on Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship Church. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
