James Ray "Buddy" Raines Jr.

James Ray "Buddy" Raines Jr.

James Raines Obituary

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WEST COLUMBIA: Funeral service for James Ray “Buddy” Raines, Jr., 74, will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Congaree Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ron Pelfrey and Rev. Dewey Cockrell. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin Watson, Terry Goings, Jimmy Watford, Jerry Conyers, Ray Chaney, Ronald Hook, Bubba Thornton and Keith Sturkie. Honorary Pallbears will be the Fishers of Men Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm this (TUESDAY) evening at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Congaree Baptist Church, 101 Pine Ridge Dr., West Columbia, SC 29172.

Mr. Raines died Sunday, June 13, 2010. Born in Richland County, SC, he was a son of the late James Ray “Son” Raines, Sr. and Valerie L. Raines. He was a member of Congaree Baptist Church.

Surviving is his sister, Barbara Raines of South Congaree.

Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at: (www.thompsonsfuneral.com)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Columbia

200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

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June 16, 2010

Ronald & Bobbie Jeffcoat posted to the memorial.

June 16, 2010

John & Ruth Blake posted to the memorial.

June 16, 2010

JD & Ruth Ann Blake posted to the memorial.

Ronald & Bobbie Jeffcoat

June 16, 2010

Barbara, Ronald and I are so sorry to hear about Buddy's death. If you need us for anything, please don't hesitate to call us. We love you. You are in our prayers.

John & Ruth Blake

June 16, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you. Call us if you need anything. We Love you.

JD & Ruth Ann Blake

June 16, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Joye Sturkieq

June 16, 2010

Barbara so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. You are in my prayers
Brian Joye Sturkie

Mayhew West

June 15, 2010

Barbara, Marianne and I have lifted you up in prayer in the passing of Buddy. I know that he will be missed. I shall always remember his acts of kindness. Wish we could come share with you during this time but rest assured of our prayers.

Mayhew

Helen Grose

June 14, 2010

Andy and I are so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a dear cousin of mine and a sweet, sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers go with Barbara and the family.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

June 15, 2010

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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