.Ronald Forest Gaines passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born in Georgia December 1946. Ronald is survived by his wife of 48 years Jeanette Gaines, his children Ronald (Kathy) Royal, Angela Edwards, Melody Medley. He has 5 grandchildren Lance Starnes, Candice Mullins, Alisha Norton, Christie Jones, and Tyler Starnes, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Wanda Odem, and Diane Gaines. He is preceded in death by his brother Sonny Gaines. Ronald served in the Marines, that led him to his fondness of guns and pistols. He enjoyed hunting and collecting guns. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.