Brandon |G. Gaines, 44, passed away on Thursday (October 22, 2026).
Brandon was born on April 4, 1982 in Guymon, Ok. to Timothy G. Gaines and Juanita J. Newbold. He attended Bolivar-Richburg Central School and later earned his GED.
Brandon worked for Wilson Erectors in Savannah, Georgia as an iron worker constructing metal storage buildings. He later worked for Argentieri Brothers, Inc. in Wellsville and also as a roofer for various roofing companies in the area.
Brandon is survived by three children, Wyatt Proctor and Briannan Proctor, both of Cuba and Taylor Pylon of Olean; his mother, Juanita Rattler of Sumter, S.C.; two sisters, Tabitha Rattler of Sumter, S.C. and Chasity Gaines of Bolivar; his grandmother, Jean Stives of Bolivar; his Aunt Joyce and Uncle Oscar Gaines of Bolivar, Uncle Mike and Aunt Daiya Gaines of Wellsville, Aunt Brenda and Uncle Gerald Gore of Scott City, Kan. and Uncle Willie Gaines of Florida; his “Aunt” Debbie Tilley of Olean; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was recently predeceased by his father, Timothy G. Gaines.
Brandon had a big heart and a beautiful soul. He loved his mother and sisters deeply; enjoying many fishing and camping experiences during his growing years.
Brandon was most at home in the outdoors, surrounded by nature and the quiet solitude of being alone in the woods where he enjoyed hiking and fishing. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and, in his youth, excelled in the midget football and wrestling program at Bolivar-Richburg Central school.
There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday (October 28) from 1-2 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, immediately following the visitation. Online condolences may be offered at baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Brandon’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678. © 2026 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
