Norman G Gaines

Norman G Gaines obituary, Emerson, AR

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Norman Gaines Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia on Feb. 13, 2026.
Norman G. Gaines, 78, of Waldo, AR passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at The Blossoms of Stamps in Stamps, AR.

Born June 14, 1947, in Enid, OK to the late John Ed and Jane Alene (Hughes) Gaines. Norman served in the United States Army from 1967-70 during Vietnam. He worked for various companies throughout his life as an electronics and instrumentation technician.

Norman is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jon Kent Gaines, Sr., Van Gayle Gaines, and Kyle Max "Kykie" Gaines. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Fluharty of Plain City, UT; sister-in-law, Susan Lorraine "Lorri" Gaines; and a host of special nephews, nieces and special great nephews and nieces.

Normans' wishes were for his ashes be interred in the Stewart-Walkerville Cemetery in Walkerville, AR alongside his family. Cremation services were provided by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia, AR.

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