Neal L. Baines

He was a successful businessman, owning NEMA, Inc. with his wife, Marsha Christian Baines. From the time he and Marsha incorporated their business in 1988; and during his time building his business, he always remembered those that helped him in his business success. He was a true philanthropist, helping those around him in any way he could. He was very unique in the love and loyalty which he promoted in others. He believed in helping people gain “their wants and needs.” In addition, he gave people an opportunity to succeed and helped them along the way. He built an excellent team to manage his business.

Before founding NEMA, Inc., he managed large construction sites on the east coast and later decided to become an independent truck driver. He wanted to see the United States. This time as a driver helped him develop the idea of his successful business.

He enjoyed playing golf for many years and was part owner in Ashton Hills Golf Club in Covington, GA. Golf was a way that he enjoyed friends and customers. He loved the outdoors and animals and was supportive of NEMA always having an “office cat!”

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marsha Christian Baines. He has two sons, Neal L. Baines, Jr. and Matthew Christian Baines. He has two daughters, Veronica Josephine Harman and Barbie Constance Koenig. In addition he has seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He has two surviving siblings -- a brother, Don Baines, and a sister, Vickie Baines, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Fred Baines, and mother, Jewell Driggers, as well as two brothers, Freddie Baines and Gary Baines, and one grandchild, Carrie Jo Conti.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at his place of business at 2750 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 400, Duluth, GA.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.