James Raines Obituary

Published by Opelika-Auburn News on Jun. 3, 2006.

Memorial service for James Robert Raines of Auburn is Sunday, June 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Farmville Baptist Church with Dr. David Bentley officiating. Visitation will be held at the church following the service. Mr. Raines, who died Friday June 2, 2006 at his home was born July 28, 1938. . Mr. Raines was a member of Farmville Baptist Church and sang Tenor in the Choir. He also sang in the Homeward Bound Quartet. Mr. Raines taught and coached at Loveless Academic Magnet School in Montgomery, and taught math and coached on the High School and Collegiate levels for 42 years. He also taught and coached in Northern Virginia. He received his Bachelors degree from Concord College and his Masters Degree from West Virginia Univeristy. He was Little All-American Football player at Emory and Henry College. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Greta Raines; children, Jon Rochelle (Darrell) Thomas, James Robert Raines II (Stephanie), Danny Raines, Leigh Raines, James Raines, and Rebekah Raines; grandchildren, Taylor Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Sara Raines, James Raines, Dani Raines, and Bailey Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing. www,jeffcoattrant.com Sign the guest book online at www.oanow.com

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