James Arthur Raines Jr, (Jim) died Wednesday December 10, 2014. Jim was born August 7, 1932, in Red Oak, Oklahoma to James, Sr. and Thelma Grace Raines. Jim was raised in Muskogee and graduated from Muskogee Central High School in 1951. He then attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of the University of Oklahoma Marching Band Drum Line. While in the Band he met his wife Carmen Carolynn Hurt and they were married June 4 1953. He then reported for duty with the United States Army, where he served as an aircraft mechanic. After being honorably discharged, Jim returned to Muskogee to work with the family business, JA Raines Bridge Construction, as an Estimate Engineer. Jim and Carmen moved to Oklahoma City where he worked with the Department of Transportation as a bridge inspector. He then worked for Makins Concrete as a materials estimator. He retired, in 1986, from construction work. Jim then attained training and certification for his CLEET license, which led him to work for Deaconess Hospital and Copper Lake as a security guard. Jim has been an active Mason and Shriner since 1955 and receiving many service and special awards. He was a member of the India Oriental Shrine Band. Jim and Carmen were also very involved square dancers, holding many district, state, and national offices including Central District Square Dance Association President. He has always had a great love for all music, most all sports, and children. Jim had countless friends – he never met anyone who he couldn’t talk to. He loved supporting his kids and grandkids in all activities. Jim was loved by many and will truly be missed. His parents, James Arthur and Thelma Grace Raines and his brother, Gene Raines, preceded Jim in death. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Carmen, son James Raines, III (Sparky) and his wife Lesia of Yukon, daughter Jamie Evans and husband Sam, of Norman. Grandchildren Holly Martin and husband Mike of Little Rock, AR, Meaghan Hall and husband Chris of Midland, TX, Jed Raines of Tulsa, David Evans and wife Kensie of Edmond, and Katie Raines and boyfriend Josh Curry of Weatherford. Great Grandchildren include Zoe and Seth Martin, Rose Raines, and Andrew Hall.
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