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Harry Everly "Bud" Raines , age 83, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Autumn Lake Health Care Center in Crystal Springs, WV. He was born on September 8, 1941, in Franklin, WV, the son of the late Harry and Gilda (Wimer) Harper Raines. Harry was married to his his wife for 36 years, Helen Kay (Propst) Raines, who survives in Franklin.

Harry attended Franklin High School and was a Lutheran by faith. He had worked for WV Paving Company and was a former member of Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. Some knew him as "Bud" and others were lucky enough to know him as dad and papaw. Harry loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

In addition to his wife, Harry leaves behind to cherish his memory: a son, Albun "Abby" Raines of Brandywine, WV; a step son, Rocky Bussard (Kelly) of Franklin, WV; 6 grandchildren, including Kayla Will (Brett) and Craig, who he rasied; several great-grandchildren; 6 half sisters, Elsie Mae Lambert of Franklin, WV, Margaret Whetzel of Franklin, WV, Wanda Mongold (Russell) of Franklin, WV, Judy Wilson (Jim) of Petersburg, WV, Elaine Vandevander (Darrell) of Monterey, VA, Linda Wimer (Virgil) of Blue Grass, VA; and 2 half brothers, Larry Raines (Mary) of Seneca Rocks, WV, Dennis "Dink" Raines of Circleville, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: 2 sons, Thomas and Glen Raines; a daughter, Terry Lynn Raines; a half brother, Harry Wayne Raines; and 2 half sisters, Henri Merlee Harper and Patsy Jean Raines.

In honoring Harry's wishes, his body has been cremated. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.