U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued a statement following the death of former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines. Sheriff Gaines was recognized for his long service, having held the position for nearly forty years, making him the longest-serving sheriff in Kentucky’s history.
McConnell noted that Gaines also led both the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association as president. He highlighted Gaines’s role in founding the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch, describing it as an enduring legacy.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Warren County Sheriff Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines. Sheriff Gaines devoted nearly four decades to serving the public—making him the longest serving sheriff in Kentucky history. An accomplished leader, Sheriff Gaines served as President of the National Sheriffs’ Association and President of the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association. His work in founding the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch leaves an enduring legacy that should be celebrated. The impact Sheriff Gaines made on his community touched the lives of many, and I am grateful for his lifetime of service and dedication. Elaine and I are thinking of his family during this difficult time,” McConnell said.
