Gaines, Benjamin

Talented Musician And Social Butterfly

  • Monday, February 17, 2025
Benjamin Gaines
Benjamin Gaines

Benjamin Gaines burst into the world on August 24, 1984, and took his final curtain call with the Lord on January 29, 2025.

He strutted through the halls of Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences, East Side School, North Side Jr. High, and Chattanooga School for Performing Arts. He embraced Christ early on and wore his heart on his sleeve, touching everyone he met like a pro! A true social butterfly, he was bursting with love and life.

An absolute musical maestro, he could sing, rap, and drum like nobody's business! He was the life of the party, always ready to entertain and spread joy. What a vibrant spirit he was!

His work journey took him from Vincent Printing to Volkswagen, leaving a trail of smiles behind.

He leaves behind a loving crew: his dad, Odell Gaines Jr., his mom, Sedalia Gaines; his bright lights, Kyaudreea and Benjamin Andrew Gaines Jr.; and a fabulous family squad, including sisters and brothers like Rose Michelle White, Charlesetta Deborah Collins, Charles Adam Collins III (Francesca), Byron (Tiffany) Gaines, Monica Celestine (LuFrederick) Lyons, Odell Gaines III, Olain (Eunice) Jones, Rickey (Sherunda) Davis, Mary Ann (Ronald Tucker), his former wife, Lorriane Gohley, his partner in life, Jessica Larson, and her kiddos, Kendra, Kendric (aka Boogie), and Kenneth Whitaker Jr., are also part of this lively legacy. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews

Public viewing will be from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the funeral home.

A celebration of Benjamin’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, 423 622-9995.

Interment will follow at Beautiful Greenwood Cemetery.


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