I remember when me and Willie were in cub scouts together back in elementary school. It really feels like yesterday when were building pinewood derby cars. And I'll never forget that El Camino. Wille, I will miss you greatly. My condolences to your family.

Dear Dewayne & Angie,

     Our hearts are so grieved and saddened as we think of you in these days.  Our deepest prayers are with you both for God's fullest comfort and peace.  

With all our love,
         Lisa & Skip Clay


DeWayne and Angie,

Words cannot express, but I am so sorry for your loss.  I remember Willie from the Bring Your child to Work Day that we had at Wackenhut and what a nice polite young man he was.  I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that raised a young man to be proud of as an Eagle Scout and many other accomplishments he made.  You are my prayers for comfort and peace.

Kathy McMillan

What can I say about Willie?   So much.  Of course, words can not express our profound sadness.  Willie and Wes (our son) were inseparable from ages three to nine, when we moved from Knoxville.  They were brothers, playing and even bickering and laughing, mostly laughing.  There are memories of two boys swimming at Bibbie's, of many trips to Dollywood, Washington D.C., of many sleepovers, dinners, and just hanging out constantly.  Wes and Willie even invented their own language.  The opened a "bar" in Libby's downstairs, made signs for drinks they served just in time for Libby's friends from church to be "served" (to Libby's surprise!) There was  jumping from the barn onto straw bales, running in the woods and just plain adventuring outside.  Angie and Bibbie took Wes on a cruise where the boys had a great time, of course.  They both loved getting dressed up for dinner.  The Raines and Price families took us all in, we felt like family and we were treated as such. Willie always promised me a red dress (I made him promise, not his idea).  He would go along with it.  He was a blessing to us, our other son,  and we  cherish memories of a boy so full of life, who loved cars and teasing and his family beyond words;  of course, he turned out to be a fine young man.  We love you Angie and Dwayne, you all are much in our thoughts as is our other son.

From the Time my husband Tom and I met Willie we both really enjoyed his personality. When he was 16 driving his elcamino backing it in to a space , having a little trouble took all the teasing from the car club and laughed along with them. He was raised right. He will be missed. So glad I got to met him and his family. 

Dewayne and Angela,  and extended family, I am so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. Know that he is  rejoicing with his family in heaven and you will see him again.  Donnie and Donna  told me of his strength thru all his illness.   I know it’s a terrible time for you but know your are in my thoughts and prayers.  Sincerely, Art Miller, Clinton

Today has been an extremely difficult day for the CED family.  We lost a great co-worker and I lost an amazing friend.  Willie Raines was my inside guy for the last two years and always made me look good.  I would talk to him 3-4 hours every day and he always picked the phone up when I called.  He never got mad at my stupid questions and always had the answer for my customers.  He was always so strong and had more courage than anyone I have ever known.  He battled cancer the last three years and never got down.  The last few months he would go to the bathroom sick, come out ask how he looked, say don’t tell Wes because I do not want to go home, and ask what’s next.  He was the strongest, most positive guy I have ever known going through such a horrible disease.  Willie I love you, you will always be the President of the “GETTIN IT” department and I will miss you horribly.  I know you are now dancing pain free with your grandmother and that’s what I have to keep reminding myself.  I love you so much and will continue bragging about you daily.  Thanks for all the great memories and don’t worry about the loading dock anymore I got it from here.  I love you!!!

I was fortunate enough to meet Willie and get to know him. My son who is an electrician often spoke about him and their friendship. In this life we have the opportunity to impact those around us in a positive or negative way. I believe everyone who knew him would agree that he seized every chance to bring something positive to the table every time! May the peace of our Lord embrace your family, co workers and friends. 

Pastor David

Dewayne and Angie, Words cannot adequately express my sorrow in your loss. Knowing Willie since his birth, I was always struck by his gentle kindness and willingness to pitch in and help without my even asking. I know the past three years were especially difficult and I admired both his tenacity and your incredible strength in helping him fight such a terrible disease. My heart goes out to you.

I regret that I never met Willie but I know his parents.  What a blessing he must have been.  I am thinking of you both during this sad time. What an amazing young man and son he must have been.  Sending love to you both.


Coworkers are family. It was an honor to have worked with Willie. Our love of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey was one of the things I’ll never forget. Also had the best time getting a chance to shoot with him, couldn’t compete with him, but enjoyed being part of his team that day. Old enough to be his dad, but loved him like a little brother. Gone too soon...love you Willie...

DeWayne, Donnie and Yvonne and your families, 
I didn't know Willie, but I know he was a fine young man just like the rest of the Raines. Tamsyn always talked about Willie, he sounds so special. I wish I had comforting words, but you will be in my prayers.
Janice Cruze Wallace 

I could always count on willie to get me what i needed when i called into ced. He was always very professional and great at his job. Always went above and beyond any expectations i had. I hate to hear this news. He was a good one he will be missed

I worked with Willie at CED and he would always call tease me about being the Taylor Swift department “the hate, hate, hate department” if we questioned anything about work. Willie would tell me we were going for dinner, since got a new credit card. So, I’d ask him where are we going. Willie? He would say “anywhere you wanna go, Tammy.” I’d say okay how about Ruth Chris, he would say “Oh NO, I only have a 500 limit, that’s too expensive”  😊Other memories I have are when he said he sent me flowers and I’d say where are they,? He’d tell me they got lost in GA. I always bought Willie  his favorite coffee creamer Dunkin  Donuts for work and he’d say that’s what my mom buys me and I said well we try to take care of you. I will forever miss the “Hi Willie” as he’s walking by my desk and his “Hi Tammy” I’d tell him he looked nice and that I liked his shirt and he’d say “ I know I look good” Willie was an angel on earth and now he’s singing with the angels. We love you, Willie and you will forever be in our hearts. 

Willie was always so kind. Especially to my son Jake. He would take Jake riding on his 4 wheeler and that always meant a lot to Jake. I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of this young man and am sending my deepest condolences. God Bless all family and friends of Willie. 

 Such a tragedy to lose such a fine young man at such a young age and it truly breaks my heart for you both. All of his suffering is gone and I know he is rejoicing with your mom and dad now free of pain.  Praying for you Angie & DeWayne for this horrible loss.  
Kelly

Willie always had a smile and wave when he passed our house. He was always so nice to Jake. Can't imagine the heartache. You were the best neighbors I've ever had. Love you guys. Here when you need me.

I worked with Willie at CED for almost 5 years.  And in that time I watched a young boy turn into an amazing young man! He was so passionate about his job. And he was very good at it.  My kids will always remember him as the guy who showed them how to beat on the glass at a hockey game!!! But I will always remember the funny, hard working, good friend I came to love. R.I.P. Willie. I'm gonna miss you a lot bro!

Pam and I are so very sorry to hear this tragic news. We so enjoyed our time during the boys days at SCTP shooting with Willie. Our prayers are with you.

DeWayne, Donnie and Yvonne, I am so very sorry about your loved one passing. I didn't know Willie but I know he was loved and left too soon. I think of you 3 often and fondly. Love Pearl.


I'm Josh's Grannie Jennifer is my daughter I met Willie thru Josh truly they were best friends willie was such a sweet person and a real funny guy just like Josh So sorry for your loss we know what you are going through we are praying for all of you it's such a sad time Leaning on God at this time does help God knows all but sometimes we don't understand at all Josh and Willie and Jessica are together he loved little Jessica always in our prayers 

Willie was one of a kind!  I think he may have been at my house with Josh more than he was at home when they were in high school. He always loved my cooking, especially pinto beans & cornbread. He was truly Josh’s best friend & I will forever be grateful for the memories I have of them together,always up to something, always being goofy. Willie & Josh are reunited & Heaven is even better now. Love & prayers!!

Jimmy, Wyatt, Hunter and I are so very sorry for your loss. It was great to reconnect with Willie at the range while our youngest,Wyatt, followed in the footsteps of Hunter,Willie,Brianna,Chad and Tyler  in shotgun sports. Continued prayers for your family. 

I’ve know Willie for a long time but really got to know him when I was fortunate enough to go on a cruise with Him and family for his 21 birthday! What an adventurous  time we had! Riding with him driving through mud whole, ditches, dig out roads and as fast as he could I might add! Such a wonderful soul! Love you Willie! 
Aunt Sherry Leffew (Stephens). 

Life became a lot brighter when I met Willie. He was so much fun to be around and forced me to learn how to drive a stick shift (forever thankful for the Honda days and his patience despite the fact it took an entire summer) - His friends and family will be forever be in my prayers. Rest In Peace, Willie. 💙

We are so very sorry to hear of you loss. I pray that God will comfort both of you as he is Willie now. I have many fond memories of the shooting practices and meets we attended together, especially our first one in Nashville. They are memories that I will hold and cherish forever. I will never forget Willie, Brianna, Chad, Hunter, Jake and all the good times they had together. 
 Words cannot take away the loss and the emptiness you must feel, but reflect on the good times and the accomplishments that he made in a very short time.  
My heart felt condolences. 


OBITUARY

William "Willie" Raines

November 2, 1993 – February 6, 2019

Weaver Funeral Home

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