Warren Lee Raines, 84, of Elgin, SC, and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Friday June 11, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on January 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lee and Clara Geyer Raines, and the husband of Jackie Dawson Raines. Warren retired after 22 years from the US Army, where he served in the Vietnam War. He attended NC State University on a pole-vaulting scholarship. His passion for sports led him to coaching high school football and pole-vaulting. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan. He enjoyed building model trains, woodworking, traveling, and camping with his family. Warren deeply loved his wife, his children, and his country. He was a true patriot and will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by his son, John Robert Raines; brother, James Raines; and sister-in-law, Alberta Mae Raines.
Burial with military honors will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date.
In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by his son, John Robert Raines; brother, James Raines; and sister-in-law, Alberta Mae Raines.
Burial with military honors will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date.
Warren Lee Raines, 84, of Elgin, SC, and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Friday June 11, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on January 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lee and Clara Geyer Raines, and the husband of Jackie Dawson Raines. Warren retired after 22 years from the US Army, where he served in the Vietnam War. He attended NC State University on a pole-vaulting scholarship. His passion for sports led him to coaching high school football and pole-vaulting. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan. He enjoyed building model trains, woodworking, traveling, and camping with his family. Warren deeply loved his wife, his children, and his country. He was a true patriot and will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by his son, John Robert Raines; brother, James Raines; and sister-in-law, Alberta Mae Raines.
Burial with military honors will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date.
In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by his son, John Robert Raines; brother, James Raines; and sister-in-law, Alberta Mae Raines.
Burial with military honors will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date.
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