Leon Phillip Gaines Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leon Phillip Gaines (Peoria, Illinois), born in Shreveport, Louisiana, who passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Phillip Gaines to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Zella Gaines; his significant other Monzola; his son Brian L. Gaines; his sisters, Dorothy Williams and Lois F. Gaines; and his great grandchild Troy Erving II.
He is survived by: his children, Everett McKinney (Lillie) of Indianola, MS, Demetri Gaines of Houston, TX, LaTonya Franklin (Terence) of Atlanta, GA and Tisha Anderson (Courtney) of Peoria, IL; his sisters, Linda Gaines of Houston, TX and Gloria Hayes of Pulaski, IL; his grandchildren, Marquis Jordan-McKinney, Brandis Johnson, Brittney Gaines, Brandon Daniels, Darius Williams, Ariel Ivory, Darrion McKinney (Kennara), Brian Gaines, Arneisha Walls, Mickayla Alexander and Isaiah Alexander; and his great grandchildren, Aidan, Alaysia, A'mere, Amiri, Amori, Ariane, Brielle, Da'Layja, Daleah, D'Ari, Jr., Kingston E., Kingston M., Laedon, Marion, Marleigh, Nazier, Phoenix, Ramani, Rayniah, Royal, Sage, Tasia Treshaun, Tristan and Zaria. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
