Jerry M. Gaines Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jerry M. Gaines of Smiths Grove, Kentucky, born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, departing on October 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Jerry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry M. Gaines to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emory Gaines and Kathryn Gaines Forrester; his wife Marilyn Elkins East Gaines; his stepfather P. L. Forrester; and his brother Bill Gaines.

He is survived by: his children, Phillip Gaines, Mike Gaines, Ronnie East (Lisa), Ashley Buttram (Mike), Nancy Clark (Scott) and Kelly Jenkins (Bob); his sister-in-law Paula Gaines; his grandchildren, Carson East, Wesley Jenkins (Samantha), Hillary Shreve (Levi), Will Jenkins, Betsy McCoy Emily (Shathan) and Jeffery Gaines; his great grandchildren, Madison Grace Jenkins, Samuel Easton Jenkins, Norah Kate Shreve, Bennett Hill Shreve, Charli Ann McCoy, Axel Dean Rhoades, Andi Shae McCoy, Elsie James Rhoades, Danielle Faith Jenkins, Cheyenne Gaines and Willow Gaines; his caregiver Teresa Chism; Paula Forrester Tarry (Bud).

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Jerry Peanuts Gaines, to the KY Sheriff's Boys & Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 57 Gilbertsville, Kentucky 42044.