William Abner Monroe Gaines Obituary

William Abner Monroe Gaines, born on May 22, 1933, passed away on September 9, 2026. William leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Abner Monroe Gaines to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife JoAnn Gaines; his parents, Beatrice Gaines and Charles W. Gaines; and his siblings, Edward Maurice Gaines, Sr., Charles Roy Gaines and Ella Jo Gaines.

He is survived by: his children, Reece Gaines and Melinda Dooley; and his daughter-in-law Susan Gaines.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Baue Funeral Home - Cave Springs (3950 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 1:30 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 2:15 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery (2700 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301).

Consider a donation, as requested by the family. Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation.