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Obituary For John W. Raines, Jr.

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral Service

Date: Friday, December 20, 2019

Time: 1:00 pm

Place: First Baptist Church

200 W. Walnut Street

Danville, Kentucky 40422

Visitation: Thursday, December 19, 2019 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Place: First Baptist Church 200 W. Walnut Street Danville, Kentucky

John “Johnny” W. Raines, Jr passed peacefully, December 14, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born on August 2, 1952 to the late John W. and Betty Jean Raines. Johnny is survived by his wife, Sherry Neal Raines; a daughter, Erin Raines (Atlanta, GA); and a son, John W. Raines, III; three granddaughters; two sisters, Linda Raines Warren (Bruce) and Gloria Raines Lewis (Paul), (all of Danville, KY). He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald C. Raines.

Guest Book

So sorry for your loss sure will miss seeing him and talking to him during kids basketball games so sorry u and ur family have to go thru this Ceasar & Karen SuarezF6E24

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When everyone is gone home and back to their life. Just look up to the sky and remember your angel is watching over you. May the family stay strong thru this time and know that GOD KNOWS BEST!! The Jackson family will continue to send you prayers for comfort thru it all. Elisa Jackson and family

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It's going to be different being at my brother and sister-n-laws teasing Sherry. It's going to be different not hearing you toot your horn as you pass by the house. Thanks for the laughs. Fritz Warren

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Another wonderful friend gone from this earth way too soon. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing this kind and generous man will miss his smile. Sherry and family, know that he is in the Lord’s hands and he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies for you and your family. Clinton Harris

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Andrea Woods Decatur GA

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Erin and family, I am thinking of you during this time. May memories give you comfort. I am so sorry you're having to go through this.

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Earliest memories of Johnny helping his Dad at 6th St. Ball park. Then being a major contributor to Admiral basketball and baseball. A fine fellow always fun to meet and talk with. Will be truly missed by all. Tim Dexter

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So sorry to hear, will always remember when John III played with my nephew Rich Witten on DHS baseball team. Great , great man. Jim Kubale

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To the Raines family. Sharon and I are deeply saddened by your loss. I worked with Johnny nearly 10 years in Danville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Cliff and Sharon McRae

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God is always with us throughout this journey. We are saddened by Johnny's passing because we will miss him. Joy comes from knowing that this final act places him in God's hands for eternity.

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So sorry for your loss. Johnny would always speak with a smile. My prayers are with you and your family. Mary Tompkins Fields, Frankfort.

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God Bless! Love You All. Lanier

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Our prayers are with the family. J. R. & Betty L. Jones

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Our prayers are with family.

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I’m so very sorry for your loss

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Tonia Simpson & Kourtney Gooch

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I am so sorry for your loss Sherry and family. I had no idea he had passed. I talked with him at Walmart not long ago about my boys and he was do kind and caring. Great memories of him coaching Ryan. A wonderful man gone way too soon. Prayers for all of you!

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Life and death is amazing, when I last conversated with him I never knew it would be my last, he was glad that I enjoyed myself, we need to take heed and realize you’re here today and maybe gone the next, God has him now, R.I.P Johnny

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So sorry for you and family Sherry. I started work for the railroad in 1974. Johnny was one of the first ones that helped train me. He was a dear friend with me from then until he retired. We worked together at Danville and worked together when I went to Somerset. I had a lot of respect for him as a person and a railroader. So sorry for your loss! Gary Whitis

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Please know that you and your entire family are in continued prayers.

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Sherry, so sorry for Johnny's passing. Sympathy for you and your family. Brenda Mitchell

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From a little boy to a grown man. You was always o e of the Realest dudes. Rest Easy John Raines.

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Such a kind and caring person. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers going up for the family. Sharon and Mitch Faul.

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Always so sweet and so good to all the kids of basketball. He will so be missed ❤️

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Wow Johnny and his siblings we all grew up together he was like another brother. You guys are in our prayers. Another great guy gone to soon. Love you Angela Shannon- Parker

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Sherry you and your family are in my prayers I will miss seeing him around town doing what he does for other’s and always passing by the Church and him outside or going in to do the Lord’s work!! Sincerely Regina C. Harris

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We will keep Sherry and the family and his sister my DHS classmate Gloria Jean Lewis in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. Johnny will be sorely missed. John & Arnee Payne

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Condolences to Sherri, kids & all family. Worked with Johnny for over 30 years, many side by side in the tower or depot. Godly man of character, friend and coworker memories can't suspend.

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Mr.Johnny was a kind and sweet guy, I would see him at the Marathon store, playing his numbers, he would always tell me what numbers to play, he will be missed, prayers for Sherry and the family. Mary Fish

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I worked on the Railroad with Johnnie. We always got along fine and he did his job well. I was an engineer on trains and he of course was yard master. His sense of humor and fairness was a great compliment to him. Your family will be in our prayers. Chuck Jacobs

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Johnny was always so nice to my son. He officiated many rec league basketball games he played in. Such a kind man gone too soon.

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Our paths crossed and parted as friends. Memories will forever be etched in my mind, Johnny. Prayers to your family. Ben Stokes

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Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a very nice man. He will be truly missed. May God give you all the strength you need to make it thru this difficult time, now and in the days ahead. God Bless you all! Jackie and Kathleen M. Lewis

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Prayers to you Sherry and the family. Johnny was a very dear friend. May God bless you and yours. I will keep your in my prayers. Charlotte Texidor

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To Johnnys family:spent 30 plus years working at Norfolk Southern with Johnny.What a good friend and co worker. Such a good friend. I will miss him.thoughts and prayers to his family.Billy Kirkpatrick

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Sherry, My heart goes out to you and your family. Johnny was such a special person & I will miss him dearly. I loved working with him at the railroad, he always made me laugh & made the hours go bye faster. I will miss that wonderful smile . He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mitzi Smith

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MARGARET A. CALHOUN

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SHERRY MY HEART GO OUT 2 U AND YOUR FAMILY...JOHNNY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. PRAYING 4 ALL!!!

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Family you are in my prayers, Johnny will be missed by all, I will miss him stopping by during warm weather to just chat, we would chat, laugh and about the good old day's we would talk about a lot of things, our knee's. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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