Louis Edward Raines Sr.

January 5, 1923 - January 5, 2017

LOUIS RAINES, SR. Louis Edward Raines, Sr., 94, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Tipton Oaks Manor, Tipton, Missouri. He was born January 5, 1923, a son of Charles Eddie and Ola (Waisner) Raines. On December 24, 1940 in Versailles, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Hazel Lucille Colvin. Together they shared sixty-seven years of marriage before her passing on November 27, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parent; two sons, Louis Edward Raines, Jr. and Dennis Lee Raines; a daughter, Leisa Mae Franklin and a sister, Merel Raines. Survivors include a daughter, Lyndia Brown of Versailles, Missouri; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Louis served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during World War II. He continued service to his country and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoyed farming, fishing and hunting. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Burial with military honors will follow in Versailles Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.