Timothy Raines Obituary

Timothy Wayne Raines, age 56, born on April 24, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee passed away on June 15, 2013 off the coast of Louisiana, while spearfishing, his favorite sport. Tim was a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana and owner of Tiger Bend Upholstery. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dana Edelmann Raines, son Taylor Wayne Raines, daughter Danielle White Ragas and son-in-law Rene Ragas, and two grandchildren, Packard and Sullivan Ragas, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Parents, Durl and Fay Raines of Batesville, Mississippi. Siblings, Linda Raines Baker, Brenda Raines Baker, and Roger Morris Raines. Brothers-in-laws, Nathan Edelmann Jr., Brad T. Baker and Steve Baker, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Heath Floyd Raines, Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Raines of Potts Camp, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Morris of Etta, Mississippi. Tim spent his childhood in the Olive Branch, MS area and his youth in the West Union, MS area before moving to Prairieville, LA. Tim attended West Union High School in Etta, Mississippi. Tim was a past member of Bethel Baptist Church in Etta, Mississippi and a current parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Louisiana. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a member of the Git'em Dive Club. He was also a certified underwater scuba diver and Coast Guard certified boat captain. Family, friends, fishing, boating, golf, and traveling were Tim's passion and joy. He was very active and loved being outdoors. The visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, Louisiana on June 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm. An open door Celebration of Life will be held at Sno's Seafood and Steak House in Gonzales, Louisiana at 5:00 pm till. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the United States Coast Guard, the Blake Terry Foundation, and the numerous volunteer scuba divers who risked their own lives to search for Tim.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 24 to Jun. 28, 2013.
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I knew Tim growing up in Olive Branch. He was always the one with a smile, a cheerful word, a pat on the back. I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace in this trying time.

Kent Burnes

July 9, 2013

Dana, My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort, strength and His peace. Linda Smith

Linda Smith

June 28, 2013

Dana my prayers are with you and your family. I thank God that I was blessed to meet Tim. He always had a smile on his face and a great spirit. Cherish the beautiful memories. Please send my love to Taylor. Continue to lean on God for strength during this difficult time.

LaToya Haley

June 27, 2013

Rene.. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and the family are in our prayers. Melissa Miller

June 27, 2013

Rene, my deepest condolence to you and your family. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Victor Vidaurre

June 27, 2013

We have known Tim and his dad for many years.He had the kindess an peaceful heart a person could have.We pray god gives you an family strength for these times

Vernon an Claude Sturgeon

June 27, 2013

My prayers are with you during this difficult chapter in your life. I encourage you to trust in God. He is never blind to your tears, never deaf to your prayers and He is never silent to your pain.

Angela Dukes

June 27, 2013

Dana, Danielle, Rene-deepest sympathy for you loss. Please let Taylor know how much we love him.

Vicki Smith

June 27, 2013

Dana,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Tim well, but I do know that your eyes always lit up when you spoke of him. I hope he is having an amazing time up there! I am here if you need me. Praying for you...much love.

Lea Centanni

June 26, 2013

I am so sorry to here about Tim,,,I haven't seen him since I was a child, but Heath and I were best buddies when I was little. My mom, uncles, Tim and everyone called us nasty Heath and dirty Mary, because we showed Maywood no murcey in playing hard! My blessing go to all who knew and loved this wonderful man!

Mary Hale Sisk

June 26, 2013

My sincere expression of sympathy goes out to the entire family. May God comfort you and give you the strength to endure.

Georgia Dixon

June 26, 2013

I will miss him dearly, hope he and Pete ar havin a great time.
love your cousin Debi Raines

June 26, 2013

Mrs. Dana and Danielle,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tim. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angie

Angie Singletary-Villemarette

June 26, 2013

Dana, your Amedisys family is praying for you.

Ashleigh Honore

June 26, 2013

Deepest sympathy's for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Rochelle Baldwin

June 26, 2013

Aunt Fay and Uncle Durl I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tim as Teenager and he was always a very kind person.

Phillip Foster

June 26, 2013

My sympathy goes out to the family. I didn't known him that well but I do remember him. I will pray for all of you. May God Bless You.

Melissa Haney

June 25, 2013

Durl and Faye,no words can ever convey my heartfelt sympathy for your great loss of Tim. You and Dana will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Davis

June 25, 2013

Mike Braud

June 25, 2013

My sincere expression of sympathy goes out to each of you, as you remain in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Tim as a kind and thoughtful young man.

Patsy Boggs

June 25, 2013

I knew Tim when he lived in Olive Branch, MS. I am praying for your family that God will comfort you and give you His peace.

Karen Landreth Camp

June 25, 2013

I want to give you my most sincere condolences. I know what yall are going through is rough and there are no words to express how sad you must be. There aren't any words that will make you feel better. The only thing I can say is that it will get better with time. And he passed doing one of the things he loved to do. My best friend since 6 yrs of age was Blake terry. And he also passed diving in the gulf. It was and is the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. But all we can do is remember the good things and hold on to that. The sorrow will pass and you will be able to immortalize his spirit as I'm sure the fun loving man he was. I hope everything turns out well for y'all family and if there is anything the bt memorial foundation can do just let us know.

Randy Boudreaux II

June 25, 2013

"May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer".

Terri Stallings

June 25, 2013

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