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William Lee "W.L." Raines Jr.
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William Raines Obituary
William Lee "W.L." Raines Jr., 44, of Dyke, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009, at his home.
W. L. was born on March 9, 1965, in Charlottesville, the son of the late William Lee Raines and Eunice Lawson Raines.
He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Thomas and her husband, Kevin, and Ashley Sandridge and her boyfriend, Jamie Morris, all of Dyke; three sisters, Debbie Morris and her husband, Harold, of Orange, Janice Shifflett and her husband, Billy, of Earlysville, Linda Zirkle and her husband, Roger, of Fishersville; three grandchildren, Dylan Thomas, Nathan Thomas and Stormy Morris; three nephews, Kristopher Morris of Orange, Kevin Shifflett and his wife, Tina, of North Garden, Wade Morris and his wife, Jessica, of Earlysville; and many other loving family members and friends.
W. L. was employed at Cavalier Septic and was known to his customers as "Ubba."
He was a devoted father and grandfather. The joys of his life were his daughters and grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Libbie,Alvin,BooBoo Linkous
October 12, 2009
Wendy and Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss.I have lost the best friend of all.You both know he loved you very much.He would call me all the time asking about my mom and dad and have general conversation about everyone.He worried about everyone before himself.He is watching over all of us now.I truely miss him like you do.He was the best to everyone that new him.I could go on and on. If you need any thing or if I can help in any way, you call me. I just wish I could turn back a couple of months for us all.But since I can't I'll just be there for you. W.L. will always be in my heart,forever and ever.
kevin thomas
October 1, 2009
I just want to say that w.l was a very good man.He was a great father inlaw but the best father i will ever have.he was always there for me he never once treated me like a son inlaw,he always since day one treated me like a son.if i ever needed him he was always there for me. that wonderful man has taken care of me since i was fiffteen. i dont have to tell you what a good man he was, because you all, already know because if you knew him you knew that, that man always put everyone he knew first. he always had a smile on his face even when deep down inside he was hurting. he worked hard every day of his life sick or not, he worked his butt off for his family me included and i thank him for that. you will always be in my heart i miss you dearly.thank you for taking care of me and thank you for everything i love you so much love always and forever your son kevin.
ashley sandridge
September 30, 2009
As the days go by I wonder why God had to take the nicest person you would ever want to be around. I dont know how I will make it without my daddy he was my backbone, the one person I knew I could count on to be there good or bad no matter what time or where. I was always a daddys girl eversince I was little. Everywhere my daddy went I wanted to go. I have alot of great memorys with him he was the best daddy any girl could ask for. He loved me and my sister Wendy and his three grandkids Dylan Nathan and Stormy more than anything in this world. we were the reason he got up everyday. But the sad part is Nathan and Stormy willnever get to know just how much he loved them. But we will let both of them know just how lucky they were to have such a great grandaddy. Dylan was Daddys life he loves him so much. I have alot of good memories with my dad from hunting and fishing to working on his camero when I was little. I really thought I was doing something when I was laying under the car with him. He was the best daddy we could have asked for. I never thought you could miss someone so much and theres nothing you can do about it. But I know hes with me everywhere I go because I can feel him and I will never forget how lucky all of us are for having someone so special inour life. Hewould do anything for anybody. He was the perfect definition of a good bad heart. Daddy was just a laid back country boy that loved hunting fishing cars and spending time with his kids and grandkids. If you needed help he would help you. If we wanted something we got it if he didnt have it he went and got it. I just wish we could have him back wich I know thats one wish that will never come true but I love and miss him so much. And I also wanted to thank every one that has signed. I love and miss you daddy. I just hope im half the mom to Stormy as he was a daddy to me. he will be truly missed by alot of people.
kevin thomas
September 28, 2009
i just want to say that w.l was a very good man. he was a good father in law but the best father i will ever have.he was always there for me, he never once treated me like his son in law. he always from day one treated me like a son. if i ever needed him he was always there for me. i dont have to tell you what a good man he was because you all already know because if you knew him you knew that,that man always put everyone he knew first he was always smileing even when deep down inside he was hurting. he worked hard every day of his life sick or not and he worked his butt off for his family me included and i thank him for that. you will always be in my heart i miss you dearly. thank you for taking care of me since i was 15 and thank you for everything i love you always your son kevin.
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wendy&kevin thomas
September 28, 2009
first of all i want to thank everyone for sighing.my daddy was the most sweetest man he did anything and everything for anybody, he would give you the shirt off his back and if you needed it he would give you the last breath out of his body. He loved me and my sister so much and his grandkids but dylan was his everything.he told us everyday we were the reason he lived his life we were the reason he woke up every day.i dont know what im gonna do with out my daddy, i always knew he was there for me no matter what it was or what time it was he was there. daddy i miss you so much i know your still with me everyday i can feel you here with me. I love you so much daddy thank you for everything you have done for me and thank you for being the best father in the whole wide world.I love you
Kristopher Morris
September 25, 2009
Wendy & Ashley,
I am so proud to be W.L's nephew, I always have loved him. I am really sorry for your loss, but know this, he always standing beside you even though you can't see him, but you will feel his spirit as I felt him around me... he always been good to me and you girls, you should be proud of him for being there for you two, and for everybody...please take care...and remember him as best father, and as granddad, like I always remember as my best uncle.....
For memories I like to share was, everytime I come home from school, the first thing I did was went to garage with him, i always enjoy chatting with him, and being with him...and the times he was babysit me when my parent comes home...god, i really loved him....
September 25, 2009
We are sad to hear of your untimely loss. Ubba will be greatly missed. We are keeping all of you in our prayers in your time of need. God Bless.
Robert & Pam Watson, and the staff of Roto Rooter
Heather Sandridge
September 24, 2009
To WL's Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. W.L.truly was a genuinely good man. I will keep you all in my prayers through your time of grief.
Remember he will always be with you in your hearts.
conley, stepp Carol
September 24, 2009
God be with you all.
With Love, Curly
Johnny,jamie,margaret Lamb
September 24, 2009
To the family of W.L.
Sorry for your loss w.l.was a good friend to many.Best wishes to the family.
Talmadge Shifflett
September 23, 2009
I am sorry to hear of the passing of William Jr. I pray that God will ease the pain of this loss.
Keith Cline
September 23, 2009
I am extremely sorry to hear about "Ubba". He was always a comforting person, always polite and smiling. He was a very respectful and hard working man with whom I always enjoyed seeing.
He will be missed by many you know and many more that you may not. My thoughts are with you and all of his family.
Keith Cline
Absolute
eddie nash
September 23, 2009
to the family of "ubba" i've know him for quite awhile, GOOD FRIEND sorry for youre loss
Becky and Tiff and Chels and Gregory and Tori Sandridge
September 22, 2009
To Wendy and ASHLEY and all the Raines Family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
its such a shock.
he will be missed greatly.
you couldnt ask for a better person he was great Father and GrandFather u could ever ask for.
he would give u the shirt off his back.
he was Loved by many.
and will be missed by many.
and he would always helped anyone who needed it.
thats one thing bout him he would never turn down to help anyone.
i no he was there for us when no one else was.
i no he was my best friend and i am so glad to have had the chance to have known such a great person as W.L.
i am keeping you all in my prayers and hope everyone finds the strength to get thru this.
God will give u the strength.
if its anything i can do let me no.
Elvin And Martha Taylor
September 22, 2009
To the whole Raines family
We are so sorry for your loss
your loss is everyones loss.
he was everyones friend.
ive nown him since he was a baby.
me and Elvin.
God Bless You All at this difficult time.
September 22, 2009
to wendy and ashley sandridge and the raines family you are in my thoughts and prayers WL was a great man and I am so sorry for your loss just try to stay strong and put your faith in the lord he will guide you through this...your friend...Edward Meeks
Linda Critzer
September 22, 2009
Debbie and family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of your great loss.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know
Linda Morris
September 22, 2009
To all the Rains family... Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time... My husband and I has known "W.L. for years... He was a great man and friend ... He will be greatly missed. Roger and Linda Morris
Cindy Thomas
September 22, 2009
Wendy & Ashley I just wanted you to know that I know the sorrow that your feeling, just know that your in my thoughts & prayers, let me know if there is anything that I can do.
Libby Dale
September 22, 2009
To the family & friends, I'm so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayer are with the you all. I grew up with W.L., Debbie, Jance
September 22, 2009
To Billy and Janice and All the Raines family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time....Just trust in the LORD for your strength...All Our Love...Gene and Dorothy Shiflett
Brenda H. & Kenny Morris
September 22, 2009
To the family of W.L.,
Kenny & I are sending you'll our deepest condolences & wishing you peace & comfort at this most difficult time. We were shocked & saddened to hear of the news. W.L. was a good hearted, loving person. We'll miss him greatly.
Alexis & Calvin Davis
September 22, 2009
I have known "W.L" for many years. He helped my father "Eddie" on his farm for a while and as a little girl I always looked up to him. "W.L" was a man that would do anything for his family and friends and he will be greatly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Take Care~
September 22, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember the Lord is with guiding, holding and lifting you during this difficult time.
Teresa Batten, Dyke, VA
Teresa Batten
September 22, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember the Lord is with guiding, holding and lifting you during this difficult time.
Teresa Batten, Dyke, VA
Lisa Sandridge
September 22, 2009
To the family of W.L.
Words cannot describe the sorrow that I feel for you at this time. I am keeping you all in my prayers and pray that God will give you strength in the days and weeks to come. If there's anything at all that I can do please let me know. "Ubba" will be greatly missed by many!
Sherry Hite
September 22, 2009
Janice you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything for you please call. I miss seeing you.
Nancy&Jerry Bowers
September 22, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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