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Roy Neal Baines

Mr. Roy Neal Baines age 86 of Lebanon passed away August 24, 2022, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.  A native of Wilson County, TN he was the son of the late Harrison and Ella McMillen Baines.  He was a graduate of Lebanon High School and was a member of College Hills Church of Christ.  He worked for Lebanon Police Department for a number of years and then for Wilson Emergency Management.  After retiring, he began working again at Walmart.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Baines; five brothers:  Albert, Grady, J.W., James and Herman Baines; and sister, Frances White.

He is survived by his wife, Liz Austin Baines; two daughters:  Melinda (Calvin) Sanford, Lisa Baines; son, Ronnie Baines; two step-sons:  Larry (Donna) Dickens, Danny (Ashley) Dickens; two brothers:  Ed Baines, Finis Baines; two sisters:  Mary Jo Howell, Betty Jean Reasonover; thirteen grandchildren:  Nathan, Andrew, Ashlea, Makenzie, Aydan, Nolan, Ashton and Maddie Dickens, Michael, David and Ricky Baines Jr., Andy and Jeremy Scruggs; several great-grandchildren and special companion his dog, Mamie.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Andy Austin officiating.  Interment – Jones Hill Cemetery in Watertown.  Visitation Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

Messages for the Family

  1. Billie Stockton in maintenance. says:
    Enjoyed working with Mr. Roy at Walmart. Prayers for his family.
  2. Jeanette Baines-Reed says:
    RIP Roy Baines, you will be missed by many.
    Go rest high on that mountain ❤️
  3. Robin says:
    He was a joy to work with. Worked with him at Walmart
  4. Tiffany house says:
    Roy it was good work with u at walmart thank u for all laughter . I enjoy working with u
  5. Jean Bentler says:
    Enjoyed working with you at Walmart. You were always a very sweet and kind man. May you rest in peace.
  6. Melba Corder-Jobe & Family says:
    Minds/Hands & hearts & In “FERVENT” PRAYER FOR THE “BAINES” FAMILY AUG, 28TH, 2022 Extended Condolences at 8:12 AM SUNDAY MORNING. MAY YOUR/ OUR LORD & SAVIOUR CONTINUE BLESSING ALL IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN !!!!!!!!!!
  7. Melba Jobe & Family says:
    08/28/2022 EXTENDING HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE BAINES FAMILY. THE BOOK OF PSALM.
  8. Shawn Jobe & Family says:
    08/28/2022 OUR HEARTS ARE TOUCHED BEYOND MEASURE FOR ALL ( THE BAINES FAMILY ), MAY YOUR/ OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN CONTINUE BLESSING EACH & ALL IN JESUS NAME !!!! SUNDAY MORNING@ 8:30 AM WE’RE IN FERVENT PRAYER FOR TENNESSEE/ ALL STATES, ALL COUNTRIES, ETC.
  9. Roger gaines says:
    Mr ROY was a fine man he was the example of what a good police officer should be I would see him in wal mart he would always have a minute to talk to me he was a fine man and he will be missed by a lot of people
  10. Maddie Dickens says:
    I will miss you grandpa
  11. Prayers for all of his family! I am so glad we had the chance to talk this summer at Lester’s Farms
    I still see you holding your strawberries! We ja e and always will Love you Pa Roy! David & Susan our families❤️❤️❤️
  12. Howard Malone says:
    A great employee and friend. Greatly missed when i left walmart. A really hard worker.