Personal
In 1950, Gaines married the former Clara Berry, a teacher of Latin in the local county public school system. They had two children, Lisa Gaines McDonald, a private business consultant and Clarence Edward Gaines, Jr., a scout for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. He and his wife retired to East Winston-Salem.
Gaines died on April 18, 2005 due to complications from a stroke. A large memorial was held at WSSU on April 22, 2005; all conflicting classes were canceled.
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