We are sad to announce that on April 12, 2024 we had to say goodbye to James Alton Gaines of Amarillo, Texas, born in Wheeler, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Cleo Gaines and Louise Gaines; his wife Glenda Gaines; his daughter Kenda Simms; his brother Richard; and his siblings-in-law, Dixie Gaines and Doc Perkins.

He is survived by : his sons, David Gaines (Stephanie) of Amarillo and Donald Gaines (Debra) of Amarillo; his sister Sue Perkins of Sunray, TX; and his grandchildren, Scott Gaines (Ashley), Jason Simms (Jennifer), Marcie Browning (Chris), Brad Simms (Cassie) and Braxton Gaines (Kori). He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cox Rowley Funeral Home (4180 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Cox-Rowley Funeral Home (4180 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Wheeler Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cox-Rowley Funeral Home