Sidney David Raines

On April 1, 2020, Heaven welcomed a great man who impacted so many lives with his stories, jokes and infectious laugh. Sidney David Raines, our much-loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 89.

He was the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Wertz) and Father to children, David Raines (Vivian), Lori Kraus (Erich), Daniel Raines (Sheelyn) and Hazel Wolfe (Michael). He is survived by Sisters, Esther Penton, Nola R. Homer Smith, Skip LaFleur and Brother, Elester Raines; He was Grandpa to 6 grandchildren, Brad, Brandon, Dane, Derek, Devin and Perry and 6 great-grandchildren, Brennan, Dylan, Link (Our Sweet Angel in Heaven), Peyton, Tank and Kylo.

Sidney was a native of Uneedus, Louisiana and a resident of Lumberton, Mississippi. He retired from the New Orleans School Board Facilities Division and was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War.

Sidney loved storytelling and was always quick with a laugh or joke. His smile lit up a room and his laughter was contagious, He loved to keep busy and always involved with a project of one kind or another and could often be found out back in the shed. After his retirement and his move to Mississippi, it was common to see him in his straw hat riding his tractor.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Elustres Raines and mother, Alice Reed and Stepmother Lavada Raines; Twelve brothers and sisters; son-in-law Erich Kraus and great-grand son Link.

The family has chosen to follow current pandemic guidelines in order to protect the health and well-being of family and friends and will not have a public service at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reed-Raines Memorial Garden in memory of Sidney Raines:

Reed-Raines Memorial Garden

c/o Nola R. Homer/Smith

80020 Woodland Drive

Bush, LA 70431