Walter Gaines Obituary
Walter Gaines was born to Robert Walter Gaines and Cindy Gaines on February 16th 1979 in Henderson Kentucky. Walter went home to see the Lord on September 25th 2025.
Walter was the life of the party. He loved to fish and spend time with his kids and friends. He loved sports and music. Walter gave his life to the Lord and was baptized at Liberty Baptist Church
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Walter Gaines, son ,Deviante Gaines, grandmother Betty Bridges and cousins Wilbert Farris and Dijon Anderson.
He leaves behind his wife JaNita Gaines, mother Cindy Gaines children: JaMarcus Buckner ,JaTavin Buckner JaLexus Smith Javi Gaines, JaMyah Buckner JaMaarion Buckner, Layla Gaines ,Kysen Gaines and 13 grandkids.
Uncles; Robert Farris (Lori), (Henderson KY), Rodney Bridges (Evansville), Aunts; Darla Farris(Mark), (Evansville ),Juna Frazier (Indianapolis Indiana), Kimberly Bridges ( Evansville), Gladys Webster ( Indianapolis Indiana),great aunts, Sue Helen (Corydon KY) Tommy Ray (Henderson KY) a host of cousins and friends and his children mothers Shawnese Culver and Jamie Tramill
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