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George Raines Obituary
George C. Raines Jr., 64, of Belleville, formerly of O'Fallon, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born December 23, 1953, in Belleville.
George was a career veteran of the US Navy, retiring as Petty Officer, 1st Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George C. Raines Sr. and Marie L. (Labenne) Raines; a nephew, Craig Mattox; and a great-nephew, Matthew Wiskamp.
He is survived by his siblings, Gina Raines of Appalatchacola, FL, Rosanne Raines- Wheatley of Belleville, Dodie H. Archibald of Dallas, TX, Theresa L. Gilbert of Middletown, MO, Drew Malone Raines III of Little Rock, AR, and Melonee Hartzman of San Antonio, TX; nine nieces and nephews, Danielle Barfield, Jeffrey Crispi, Becky Gilbert, Brittany Gilbert, Sarah Song, Mary Archibald, Terri Wiggins, Jason Mattox and Bryan Raines; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Battleship Missouri Division, Sea Cadets, 2 Clover Ct., St. Charles, MO, 63303
Friends may register online at www.KalmerMemorialServices.com.
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018, starting at 12:00 noon, at the O'Fallon VFW Hall, 221 W. 1st St. in O'Fallon. His cremated remains will be buried at sea.
KALMER MEMORIAL SERVICES, Lebanon, IL
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Jeffrey Yeryar
November 13, 2020
We sure had some good times at Belle Vista. Fair winds & following seas.
Renee
April 17, 2018
My condolences to the family. God gives us a hope of everlasting life that can sustain you. John 17:3
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