Dr. Gary C. Baine, 77, a lifelong resident of Beaumont, fell asleep in the Lord, Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Born on October 9, 1937, he attended school at Junker Elementary, Dick Dowling Junior High, and Beaumont High. Dr. Baine received a degree in Biology from Lamar College of Technology in 1960 and graduated with high honors from the University of Texas Dental School in Houston in 1964. While a dental student he met and eventually married Sharon Ann Tucker, from Pasadena, Texas, who would be his sweetheart for over fifty years.
He practiced dentistry in Beaumont for forty-seven years and served on the medical staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for over thirty years. Dr. Baine served his country as an officer in the Dental Corps, United States Army Reserves, for six years in positions ranging from medic to battalion surgeon and attaining the rank of Captain.
A lifelong and active member of St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, Dr. Baine humbly served in many capacities ranging from choir director to Sunday school superintendent. He was a motivational speaker, freelance writer, a public school volunteer, and a Scoutmaster of twenty-eight years touching countless boys lives in the community. Dr. Baine was recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for his selfless volunteerism. He has left a lasting legacy of dedication to the principles of duty to God, duty to country and others, and lastly duty to oneself. He was a man who deeply loved his family and his country. His life was an example of patriotism and commitment to preserving the American system grounded in the Constitution.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sister, Emily Keriotis; four sons; a daughter; four daughters-in-law; and nine grandchildren.
Dr. Baine is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Louis and Alice Baine; brother, Donald Baine; sister-in-law, Beverly Baine; and sister, Charlotte Ann Baine.
A gathering of Dr. Baine’s family and friends will be Friday, November 7, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Trisagion will be held at 7:15 p.m., at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 690 North 15th Street, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014, at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, with interment to follow at St. Michael Orthodox Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 690 North 15th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
