Steve Gaines, Sr.
November 10, 1947 - June 5, 2017
STEVE GAINES, SR. AGE 69 and a resident of Vonore, TN died Monday morning June 5, 2017 at the Sweetwater Hospital. He was a native and longtime resident of Washington Parish. Steve worked for nearly 20 years in local law enforcement first as a Washington Parish Sheriff’s Deputy for 9 years before serving on the Franklinton Police Department for 7 years. Steve then worked for the Varnado Police Department where he also served as Chief of Police. Upon retiring, he moved to Tennessee to be near his favorite Great Smokey Mountains. Steve enjoyed exploring the mountains and loved Cades’s Cove. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survived by: Wife: Fran Miller Gaines of Vonore, TN; Son and Daughter in law: Steve Gaines, Jr. and Missy Gaines of Sharpsburg, GA; 3 Daughters and a Son in law: Alicia Gaines Holden of Franklinton, Angela Gaines Miller of Pine, Stacey and Joey Decarlo of Vonore, TN; 9 Grandchildren and Spouses: Brittney Gaines Clay and Jason Clay, Chase and Caitlen Holden, Cayla Gaines Duren and David Duren, Kimberly Gaudin, Baily Miller, Karleigh Miller, Scianna Gaines, Karsen Miller, Madelyn Miller; 4 Great-grandchildren: Dawson Clay, Madison Clay, Walker Clay, Emery Holden; Brother and Sister in law: William Edward Gaines, Jr. and Sharon Gaines of Varnado; 2 Sisters in law: Helen Gaines of Florida, Elaine Jones of Franklinton; Wife of his children: Lexi Jean Gaines and her sister and brother in law Diane and Toye Courtney; Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Edward Gaines, Sr. and Jacquelyn Brumfield Gaines and a brother Gary Gaines.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Friday June 9th from 5 pm until 8 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 8 pm Friday with Rev. Marcus Rosa officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers are his grandchildren.
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