Clarence Allan Raines, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mr. Raines was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Richmond County, a son of the late John Edgar and Cora Noah Raines.
He was a longtime member of Cartledge Creek Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school director for over 25 years. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. Professionally he was a truck driver having worked for Jerry Goodwin, Sealed Air and Richmond County Solid Waste Department.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Anna Belle McDonald Raines; and his siblings, Clyde Raines, Harry Raines, Oma Raines, Fred Raines, Arnold Raines, Versie Moore, Agnes McDonald Bessie Hines and Ralph Raines.
Surviving are his children, Ricky Raines (Michelle) and Jacky Raines; grandchildren, Nicholas Raines (Niki), Hunter Reagan (Kim), Starr Raines (Bill), Lucas Raines (Amber), Milena Raines (Clint); great-grandchildren, Kenlie Raines, Eliana Raines, Sophia Raines, Rylee Raines; and sisters, Thelma Clarke and Nolan Brookshire.
The family will receive friends from 9:45–10:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jason Lutz officiating. Interment will follow in McDonald Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Richmond County Hospice, 1119 U.S. Hwy. 1 N., Rockingham, NC 28379; or to Cartledge Creek Baptist Church, 152 Ben Hudson Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Condolences may be made online at carterfuneral.net.
