Melvin Wansley Gaines Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melvin Wansley Gaines (Anderson, South Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2026 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Magdalene Gaines and Jack Gaines Sr.; and his siblings, Bessie Lee Gaines, Mary Sue Kennedy (Walter), Jack Gaines, Jr., James Lee Gaines, Clyde Gaines and Charles Brown.

He is survived by: his wife Mahalia Galloway Gaines; his sons, Roderick (Tywanda), Kevin (SheKinah) and Leonard (Tamara); his grandchildren, Tylic, Ocran, Kevin Jr., Isaiah, Tyler, Bradley, Trenton, McKinnley, Kevon, Addison Galloway, Elijah Mance, Jacquan Cowan, Jactavius Cowans, Jayla Jones and Brenasia Hester; and his siblings, Georgia Mae Gaines, Julia Gaines, Marie Smith, Dixie Lee Gaines and Vernon Gaines. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives.