Ronnie Darnell Gaines, 66, of Chester, VA passed away on September 8, 2014. Mr. Gaines was a United States Navy Veteran, and was a former firefighter and fire inspector for the City of Richmond. He was the owner and operator of Gaines and Critzer Insurance Agency. Mr. Gaines was a member of the Meadowbrook Country Club and Salem Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Carol Gaines; one son, Troy Gaines and wife, Kimberly; a daughter, Trina Fabian and husband, Benjamin; two sisters, Trudy Gaines and Jonella Redmond; five grandchildren, Alexis, Alyssa and Alivia Gaines, Keating and Gavin Fabian. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:30pm and from 6:00 to 8:30pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Salem Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff of the Virginia Cancer Institute for all of their support. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 5930 Centralia Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23237. Condolences may be registered at
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