Ron “Blue” Mains, 74, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on May 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born on November 2, 1951, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was the son of Donald Ray and Patricia Lee (Buchanan) Mains. He married his beautiful wife Joni on June 7, 1975 at Zion Lutheran Church and she proceeded him in death.
Ron was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was a 4th-generation co-owner of Mains Flowershop and Greenhouses from 1989 to 2009, which had been proudly open for 105 years. He was a proud member of the Union Boilermakers #374 for 52 years, and the Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge #239 for 50 years. Ron was Past Master of the Lodge, Past Commander of the York Rite, Past Commander of Knights Templar, and a member of the Ainad Shrine of East St. Louis. Ron had been a member of the Mt. Carmel Civil Defense and a volunteer with the Mt. Carmel Fire Department. He was also a member of the BPOE #715.
Ron enjoyed playing chess and putting puzzles together. He loved being with his family and spoiling his grandson, Grant Thomas. Ron completely restored his original 1978 Trans Am in his spare time. Ron would do anything for anyone. He found joy in helping others without their knowledge. He was a blessing to anyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Ron is survived by his daughter, Marisa (Jacob) Ruffner of Mason, Illinois; mother, Patricia Lee Mains; brother, Don Mains of Mt. Carmel; grandson, Grant Thomas Ruffner, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Donald; his wife, Joni; daughter, Michelle; and sister, Sandy Patterson.
Ron’s visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.
A masonic service will be held following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and funeral services will follow.
A private burial will be held at a later date at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mains family
