Harry Everly “Bud” Raines, 83, of Franklin passed away on Oct. 5, 2024, at Autumn Lake Health Care Center in Crystal Springs.
He was born on Sept. 8, 1941, in Franklin, the son of the late Harry and Gilda (Wimer) Harper Raines.
Mr. Raines attended Franklin High School and was a Lutheran by faith. He had worked for West Virginia Paving Company and was a former member of Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.
Some knew him as “Bud” and others were lucky enough to know him as dad and papaw. He loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.
He was married to his wife for 36 years, Helen Kay (Propst) Raines, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory: a son, Albun “Abby” Raines of Brandywine; a stepson, Rocky Bussard (Kelly) of Franklin; six grandchildren, including Kayla Will (Brett) and Craig, who he raised; several great-grandchildren; six half sisters, Elsie Mae Lambert, Margaret Whetzel and Wanda Mongold (Russell), all of Franklin, Judy Wilson (Jim) of Petersburg, Elaine Vandevander (Darrell) of Monterey, Virginia, and Linda Wimer (Virgil) of Blue Grass, Virginia; and two half brothers, Larry Raines (Mary) of Seneca Rocks and Dennis “Dink” Raines of Circleville.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas and Glen Raines; a daughter, Terry Lynn Raines; a half brother, Harry Wayne Raines; and two half sisters, Merlee Henri Harper and Patsy Jean Raines.
In honoring his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
