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Horace Raines Obituary
Horace lived and worked in New York City for 19 years and relocated to Washington, where he was employed and retired from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
He was preceded in death by: his sister, Sarah Elizabeth Raines Taylor; and a brother, John Wilson Raines.
Horace leaves to cherish his memories: his brother and sister-in-law, Franklyn Raines and Arti Graves Raines; a favorite aunt, Geneva Goode Smith of Baltimore, Md.; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Horace Raines Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg. Interment to follow at the Union Branch Baptist Church, Petersburg.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Raines and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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July 26, 2013
my uncle horace whom i havent seen in many years, just know i love u very much.when u see the rest of the family tell them they are missed very much. now u rest n peace.your neice carolyn raines crawford
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