Robert Gerald Raines

Robert Gerald Raines

Robert Raines Obituary

Published by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 2, 2016.
Robert was born on October 18, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Robert was a resident of Whitwell, Tennessee at the time of his passing. Mr. Raines was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War II in the Philippines and Korea. He was one of the oldest surviving veterans from World War II. He was married to Pansy. Family will receive friends 2-8PM Tuesday August 2 2016. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday August 3 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Troyer and Rev. Roger Webb officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. Interment at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Chattanooga and the Marion County Food Bank in Bobâs memory.

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