Melvin Thomas Raines Jr.

Tom was a friend through a long association in the mortgage business. I think that anyone who met him would find it difficult not to describe him as a friend. One of the nicest, kindest and perpetually positive persons I have ever known. He will be missed. God bless his family in his loss.

I am so sad for this loss. Tommy, as I knew him in high school was one of my very best friends. He was a true friend and a class act. I’m sad we lost touch after high school. Prayers to Melvin’s family. I don’t have to tell you, you were better for having him in your live’s.

Working for Tom years ago helped me realize what a wonderful man he is. Tom always looked at the positive and lifted up his co-workers every day, and always with a smile on his face. My workday became a better place whenever Tom was around. He will be missed.

Tom was a wonderful person. God has a good one at his side. The family is in our thoughts and prayers and may Gods grace comfort you.

I had no idea that Tom had cancer. I had not seen him in a while and was just wondering about him a week or so ago. I am soooo very sorry to hear this. Praying for his family and friends. He did some First Time Homebuyers Seminars with me a while back. He was always a gentleman. He was a great guy.

I met Tom while working as a director of operations of a new real estate company. He graciously offered his business conference/training room to my small group of new agents. Tom and I quickly became friends. His willingness to help, his kind words of encouragement, his smile and wit will be missed. The world lost a great man but I know I will see him again on the other side of the river.

I had the honor of working with Tom the past few years at SouthPoint Financial. Every time I visited Tx. he always waited to watch me walk in to my hotel to be sure I was safe. He was a true gentleman. He was funny and could tell a great story. He had a detailed agenda for every business day. He was always researching the next great marketing idea. I will miss his "Hey Kid, got a minute for a quick question?"

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.