Obituary of Bill Noah Raines

Bedford Bill Noah Raines, 69, of Bedford, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at his residence. Born August 25, 1942 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Henry and Reba (Baker) Raines. He married Melody Patten on July 14, 1962 and she preceded him in death on July 4, 2011. He was employed at General Motors for forty-four years and was the Pastor at the House of Prayer Church for twenty-eight years. He enjoyed singing in the bluegrass band, Leatherwood Valley. Survivors include three sons, Tim Raines and wife, Melinda, Steve Raines and wife, Kim and Billy Raines all of Bedford; two daughters, Denise Stephens and husband, Morris and Sharon King all of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Brandon Hartman, Jessica Potter and husband, Mike, Brandi Raines, Whitney Raines, Emilee Raines, Madeleine King and Lilliana King; two great grandchildren, Dakota and Micah Potter; three brothers, Charles Raines and wife, Sue, Harold Raines and wife, Joni and Wendell Raines ; six sisters, Martha Bolton, Lorena New and husband, Daniel, Geraldine Dunn and husband, Jack, Betty McGill, Elizabeth Craig and Loretta Sue Murphy all of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Donald Raines and a sister, Margaret Raines. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 18th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Max Abel and John Wisley officiating. Burial will follow in the House of Prayer Cemetery in Fayetteville. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17th and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Cole Winnfield, Katie Butterfield or Ally Pemberton to assist with medical expenses.