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Roy Dewaine Gaines
Jul 9, 1959 - Jan 8, 2026
Submitted by Terry Dudley
© Watts Funeral Home
(permission granted)
Roy Dewaine Gaines, 66-year-old former Marietta, OK resident, peacefully passed
away while surrounded by his loving family on January 8, 2026, in the Elmbrook
Home in Ardmore, OK.
The Homegoing Celebration of Roy’s life will be held at
11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the New Zion Baptist Church in
Marietta with Pastor Lawrence Anderson and Rev. Curtis Caro officiating.
Immediately following the service, Roy will be laid to rest next to his parents
in the Dunbar Cemetery at Burneyville, OK.
Viewing will be between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2025, at the funeral home. Services
have been entrusted to the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home of Marietta.
Roy began this life on July 9, 1959, in Burneyville, the son of Melroy and
Marqueta (Anderson) Gaines. He graduated from Turner High School and immediately
entered the workforce. Roy began working for the Cookie Factory in Marietta
right out of school and worked there for more than 20 years. This position was a
true testament to his work ethic and dedication. In addition, the friends he
made there over the years contributed to the great sense of pride he had in his
community.
Roy had a servant’s heart. He served for many years as an usher at his church.
Roy also served as a trustee and on the finance committee and kitchen staff for
the church as well. Over the years, Roy developed a few health challenges. In
fact, during Roy’s lifetime, he contended with dialysis for more than 20 years.
However, even after his health forced him to seek living assistance at the
nursing home, Roy was still a steward of kindness. He spent countless hours
making rounds at the nursing home caring for the needs of his fellow residents.
When Roy had a little time to splurge, he loved making trips to the thrift and
antique stores. He loved finding those one of a kind, peculiar treasures. Roy
will be remembered as a kindhearted man with attention to planning and detail.
Before he passed, Roy even took the time to plan out his own Homegoing
Celebration…right down to the menu for the Repass.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents Melroy and Marqueta.
Those left to
cherish his memory are his brother, Larry Gaines of Marietta; sisters, Joyce
Gooden of Oklahoma City, OK, Marneta Dorsey of Marietta, and Debra Gaines of
Marietta; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; numerous great nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Vernae Trudeau and his “Table Buddy”, Virginia
Hicks.
Casket bearers are Keeton Manuel, Tyrone Tatum, Jr., Tyler Tatum, Donnie Hurd,
Leighton Manuel, Clifton Wright, and Eli Bell. Honorary bearers are Bo Dailey,
Willy Anderson, Chris Anderson, Bobby Anderson, Frank Lornes, Anthony Brown,
Charles Willis, and Ray Wilhite. Flower girls are Janice Booker, Crystal Cohee,
Vanessa Wright, Keisha Bell, Latosha Wilhite, and April Manuel. Honorary flower
girls are the Ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rhidonah Neal, and Barbara
Mansfield.
The family would like to acknowledge and give special thanks to Cross Timbers
Hospice, Elmbrook Home, and the Davita Dialysis Center for the unwavering
support and compassionate care they have shown to Roy.
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