Jerry Lacy "Pap" Raines, age 88, passed away on January 24, 2025 at his home on Lower Timber Ridge with his loving wife of 62 years by his side.  He was born on Spruce Knob Mountain in Onego on March 28, 1936, the son of the late Denver and Margie (Harper) Raines.  On November 25, 1962, he married Vivian Lorraine (Jones) Raines in Oakland, MD.

Mr. Raines graduated from Circleville High School in 1955 and after 35 years, retired from construction.  He was known as a Jack of all trades and loving family man.  Nothing was more important to Jerry than his family.  He loved spending time with all of them and hunting with them was particularly special.  The best title that Jerry ever had was being called Pap!!

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory:  a daughter, Jenny Tingler (Dale) of Petersburg, WV; 3 sons, Todd Raines (Cathy) of Harman, WV; Casey Raines (Jennifer) of Snowy Mt., WV; Jerry Raines (Monica) Raines of Onego, WV; a sister, Dorothy Wolfe of Martinsburg, WV; a brother, Elton Raines of Cabins, WV; 10 Grandchildren, Miley, Morgan, Peyton, Katie, Megan, Dawson, Cheyenne, Hannah, Chris, and his special angel Danielle Marie; 7 Great-Grandchildren, Hadley, Clara, Ryder, Lizzie, Raegen, Owen, and Little Parker on the way.

He was preceded in death by: a brother, Morris Raines; a sister, Reva Kisamore; and brother-in-law, Bob Wolfe.

Jerry's family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 29 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tim Johnson officiating.   Interment will be at the Raines Family Cemetery, Seneca Rocks, WV.  Memorials in Jerry's honor may be made to the donor's choice.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.