in North Kansas City, Mo., the son of Walter Roscoe Gaines and Helen O'Dell Gaines. Cecil graduated from the
University of Missouri where he was president of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. He was a top salesman for L.D. Brinkman Floor Covering Co. for over 35 years and active in his own real estate interests. Photography was a passion of Cal's - he loved taking pictures of his family and friends and Fort Worth Christian sporting events. He was a proud fan of the Missouri Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys. Cecil was a loved member of The Hills Church.
Survivors: His wife of 54 years, Mary Gaines; son, Chris Gaines and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Liz Mitchell and husband, Nelson; grandchildren, Jessica Gaines, Jamie Whitmire and husband, Evan, Jake Mitchell, Miles Mitchell and Luke Mitchell; sister, Carol Callaway and husband, Bob;sister, Dianna Smith and husband, John; numerous other relatives; and many friends.
