Clarence Allan Raines, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Mr. Raines was born September 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). 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 am Monday, October 26, 2026, at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Jason Lutz officiating. Interment will follow in McDonald Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379 or to Cartledge Creek Baptist Church, 152 Ben Hudson Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.