Carlos Wayne Raines

Carlos Wayne Raines was born on December 29, 1948, in Florence, SC. He was the son of William Raines and Marie Broach Raines. He fell asleep in death on February 28, 2023, after an illness. After graduating high school, he served in the Air Force for 4 years. Part of this time was in Vietnam during the Vietnam war. After leaving the Air Force he went to work with the City of Florence Police Department on July 5, 1973. His desire to help people motivated him to serve with the Department for 43 years. He retired with the rank of Major in the Criminal Investigations Unit. Carlos was a loving and devoted father. He appreciated the faith of his wife, Susan, and her family. What he learned about the bible motivated him to get baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 26, 2022. He attended the Florence West Congregation until his death. Carlos was known for enjoying his favorite hobby – working in his beautiful yard. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his son, Jeffrey Raines; his son, Kevin Raines (and his wife Nikki); his brother, Bernard Raines (and his wife Karen); his sister, Lynn Smith; nieces and nephews, Stephen T. (Ashley) Smith, Tonya (Dean) Rayne, Dani (Bradley) Tyner, Britany (Kevin) Verikas, Ashley Martin, David Martin, Jr., Jason (Lauren) Martin, Frank L. (Nikki) Martin, III and Lindsey (Zach) Rich; and brother-in-law, Frank L. (Denise) Martin. The family wishes to thank all the friends who have reached out to give support during this difficult time. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Family will have a private burial. Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.