Paul D. Raines

Surrounded by loved ones & the caring & compassionate staff of Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV, Paul D Raines, 71, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 29th, 1953, in Charleston, WV, Paul graduated from South Charleston High School in 1970, & attended Marshall University. A natural-born salesman, he had a gift for business, having owned & successfully operated the local Western Auto for 48 years.
Paul had a heart for service & giving back to the community that supported him. He loved children & made it his mission to make the Christmas season brighter for so many families that were struggling. Paul wanted no recognition for helping others, & did so anonymously. His joy was found in his generosity.
Through his dedication to his beloved daughter's Memorial Scholarship Fund, he enabled many students around the region to fulfill their dreams of a college education. The many success stories began with his tireless work & the generous community in which he lived. He was always so appreciative & amazed at the friends & neighbors that generously supported the youth of our region. He stressed the importance of academics, along with his love of athletics. He was, first & foremost, a GREENBRIER WEST CAVALIER SUPER FAN!! He was so proud of the students, staff, & community, & of the many things they were able to accomplish TOGETHER. He had a vision & talent for turning hopes & dreams into reality.
Paul also liked to PLAY! He had such a big personality; he never lost his love of muscle cars, hunting, sports, & Harley-Davidson motorcycles! He & Vicky enjoyed taking "the buggy" across
Simms Mountain Road on Sundays, enjoying the outdoors... '
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 48 years, Vicky (Nelson), sister, Susan Gwinn & husband Gary, also of Rainelle, family, & many friends. Paul was preceded in death by his dearly-loved daughter Lindsey in 2006, & beloved mother Norma Raines in 2000.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation to The Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV, or the Greenbrier West football program, c/o Kelly Vaughan @ 773 Little Creek Hollow Rd, Rainelle, WV 25962. All memorial tributes & contributions are deeply appreciated!
We would like to recognize the wonderful care Paul received from the fire department, ambulance service, emergency department & ICU (Cindy & staff) @ Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, & Amy, Hope, & Morgan from The Peyton House. They not only took care of Paul, but were so kind & caring to our family...
Service will be 2:00 p.m., January 12, 2025 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel with Pastor Roger Adams and Pastor Steve Martin officiating. Eulogies by Bob & Kim Johnson, Kelly & Marcie Vaughan and Jeremy & Joanna Willis. Visitation will be from 12:00 until time of service at the funeral home. Due to weather conditions, burial will be at a later date.
As the kind tributes continue coming in, the family would like to thank each & every one of you. Not only did he touch many lives, but YOU occupied a special place in HIS heart. So, to honor his legacy, please keep doing what you've been doing: "paying it forward!" May GOD bless you!!