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A NEW JOURNEY ... A NEW LIFE 
Friday, April 25, 2008 - 12:00 Noon ^a/uA/ 
1434 Poplar Street - Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor - Presiding 
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 1:00 P.M. 1250 W. New York Avenue, Southern Pines, North Carolina 
Reverend M arvin Dee, Presiding Pastor Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church - Southern Pines, North Carolina 
 
 When tomorrow starts without me; and I'm not there to see; 
I f the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; 
I wish so much you wouldn't cry\ the way you did today, 
while thinking o f the many things, we didn't get to say I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think o f me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven fa r above, and- that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, 
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you. I thought o f all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought o f all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. 
I f I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I'd say goodbye an d kiss you and maybe see you smile. 
But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, woidd take the place o f me. 
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we'refa r apart, for every time you think o f me, 
I'm rioght here, in your heart. 
 
 Eternal rest, Eternal peace Heavenly promises sent 
To those who live in love a n d serve Enjoy a life well spent. 
His life o f love a n d service Impels our hearts to sing 
O grave where is you r victory O death where is your sting. 
TODD C. GAINES, SR. was born on December 30, 1961, in Boston Massachusetts to his 
proud parents: Ms. Janet S. Gaines and Mr. Cecil A. Gaines. 
He accepted Christ at his home church, Trinity A.M.E. Zion, where he served as a Junior Steward until leaving for college. 
Todd graduated from Pinecrest High School in 1980, and continued his studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Finance. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was also a member of the Army ROTC program at North Carolina A & T and received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Todd also earned a Master of Science in Business Admin istration at Northeastern State University, Okmulgee, Oklahoma. 
He served eight distinguished years as a Field Artillery Officer in the US Army. Major Todd C. Gaines left the military after receiving numerous awards and accolades, and proudly serving his country in Desert Storm. 
Todd's civilian career included team leadership positions at Fort Howard Paper Company (Musk ogee, Oklahoma) and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Beech Island, South Carolina) and culminated with his position as the Director of The CSRA Business League (Augusta, Georgia). 
Todd had a passion for life and family. He was a proud and devoted family man. He believed in Black business and entrepreneurship. Being a very focused and determined individual, Todd be lieved in "having a plan and working the plan". 
Todd was called home on the morning of April 22, 2008. He is survived by: Kim Gaines (wife); Aliyah Gaines (daughter); Todd C. Gaines, Jr. (son); Mr. Cecil A. Gaines (father); Ms. Janet S. Gaines (mother); Beryl G. Hinson (sister); Alfred Hinson, II (brother-in-law); Tyler Hinson (niece); Uncle Billy (William and Margaret Stancil); Aunt Sis (Elizabeth Cardwell), Aunt Bet (Betty Camp), Dr. Norman Camp (uncle); and a host of other cousins and friends. 
 
 December 30, 1961 - April 22, 2008 
Friday, April 25, 2008 12:00 Noon 
Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar Street -Augusta, Georgia 
 
PRELUDE 
 
PROCESSIONAL SONG PRAYER 
 
Soft Music Beulah Grove Combined Choir 
Minister Douglas Downs 
 
SCRIPTURE READING OBITUARY 
 
Minister Jean Calloway Read Silently 
 
EXPRESSIO N S FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS 
(3 Minutes, Please) The Brothers o f Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 
The CSRA Business League Jeffrey Myers Cecil Leftwich 
 
SELECTION 
 
Deacon Hawthorne Welcher 
 
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT 
 
Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor 
 
CLOSING 
 
FLORAL ATTENDANTS Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 
 
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I didn't promise you, sun with no rain Joys without sorrows, peace without pain. 
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A ll that I promise is strength for this day, Rest for my worker, and light on your way. I give you truth when you need it, my help from above, 
Undying friendship, my unfailing love. 
I never d id promise you crowns without trials, Food with no hard sweat, your tears without smiles, 
Hot sunny days without cold- wintry snows, No vict'ry without fightin, no laughs without woes. 
A ll that I promise is strength for this day, Rest for my, worker, my light on your way, I give you truth when you need, it, my help from above, 
Undying friendship, my unfailing love. 
 
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:00 P.M. 
H . A. Wilson Auditorium 
1250 West New York Avenue - Southern Pines, North Carolina 
THE MUSICAL PRELUDE 
 
PROCESSIONAL 
 
Final Viewing 
 
SELECTION 
 
The Senior Choir 
 
PRAYER 
 
Reverend Paul Murphy 
 
THE SCRIPTURES 
 
Old Testament ~ 23rd Psalm New Testament ~ John 14:1'6 
 
SOLO 
 
Nancy Coor 
 
OBITUARY ` 
 
Read Silently 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
 
Cynthia Ann McDonald 
 
REMARKS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS 
 
Three Minutes, Please 
 
SELECTION 
 
The Senior Choir 
 
THE EULOGY 
 
Reverend Marvin Lee 
 
RECESSIONAL 
 
THE MUSICAL POSTLUDE 
 
INTERMENT 
 
Pine Lawn Memorial 1105 Morganton Road - Southern Pines, NC 
 
. . . REPAST . . . H. A. Wilson Auditorium 
 
 1 never thought it would end like this. 1 here s so much 1 want to say. I love you and. I miss you. D on 't forget our secret handshake. Remember our song. Don't forget the Chaboogie roll call. Just watch over me and you know I'm a trooper so I'm going to stand strong and look out for my little brother. See you when 1 get there. 
 
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L iyah 
 
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don't forget about GucciGoo. . . 
 
You were a great daddy. You alw ays picked me up when I was down. I know you always loved Aliyah and me. I would like to follow in your footsteps. 
Your L ovin son, T . J . AKA PUMPA 
 
 Friends and Cousins 
Community Helpers Club of Southern Pines 
(0 7 ?/ We are never prepared to face the departure of a loved one from the earth. 
However, at such a time as this . . . the comforting expressions o f love and concern, the support, the encouragement, the assistance, and all the reassuring expressions of love and concern given to us make the transition easier to bear. 
We, the family, sincerely thank each of you, and it is our prayer that God will bless you abundantly. 
- T he Family of T odd C. G aines, Sr. In lieu o f flowers, please consider donating to Aliyah and Todd's College Fund at Bank of America. 
Services Entrusted To 
930 D 'Antignac Street - Augusta, Georgia 706.722.4809 & 
Southern Pines, North Carolina