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Christopher Richard Raines, 38, of Wickham Lane, Waynesboro, Virginia, died on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at his home.
He was born on February 2, 1972, in Waynesboro, Virginia. He attended Waynesboro Free Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Stacey Raines; two sons, Christopher Raines of Pennsylvania, and Brandon Raines of Waynesboro; a grandson, Caleb Raines; his father, James R. Raines of Waynesboro; his mother and stepfather, Karen and Garry Older of Waynesboro; his brother, Jamie Raines of Waynesboro; his grandmother, Audrey Simmons of Fishersville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bobby and Elizabeth Moats of Crimora; four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home by the Reverend William Strickler and the Reverend Robert Shepherd.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at the funeral home.
McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Roberta Eagan
December 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Ashely Cox
October 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss!
Jo Ann McCauley
October 9, 2010
James Raines my deepest sympathy goes out to u and your family n your time of loss. May GOD comfort all of your hearts.
Michelle Boyers
October 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
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william rowe
October 6, 2010
i will miss him he was a great friend and cousin. hope he find his peace in heaven
Ruth Turner
October 6, 2010
I very sorry for your loss.
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