Tony Gaines

Tony Gaines, 80, of Oxford, MS, formerly of Iuka, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his residence in Oxford. Tony was a member of Iuka United Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club. He graduated from Iuka High School and the University of Mississippi, and worked as an account executive for several financial services firms. He finished his career with Morgan Stanley and retired in 2003. Tony enjoyed golfing, being on the water, and boating. He was an avid Ole Miss sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Gillespie Gaines of Oxford, MS; his son, Tony Gaines (Julia) of Belden, MS; his daughter, Heather Gaines of Plano, TX; his sister, Mimi Spencer; and his grandchildren, Turner Mant, Hayden Mant, Mary Grace Gaines, Elizabeth Gaines, Julia Fair Gaines, and Tony Gaines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omar Turner Gaines, Jr. and Myriam McArthur Gaines; and his brother, Ben Gaines. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Iuka United Methodist Church. Services are scheduled for Friday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the Iuka United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Prentiss Gordon. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Turner Mant, Hayden Mant, Nash Allen, Richard Clark, John Hendrix, Dick Penn, Roger Swanson, and Ben Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve DePriest, L.O. Bishop, Gene Jourdan, and John Moneti. Donations may be made in Tony's honor to the Iuka United Methodist Church, The Little Church, or to the charity of the donor's choice. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com .