More detail on this person: Austin Manley "Buddy" Raines, age 80, born and reared in Elmore County, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University and then joined the Army, where he was a helicopter pilot serving several tours in Vietnam. After the service, he worked as a pilot instructor at Fort Rucker, then later worked at Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. Buddy loved God, his family and Auburn football "War Eagle".. Survivors: Sons--Bruce Raines (Allison); and Stacey Lee Raines (Nicole); Grandchildren--Kelsey, Abigail, and Tatum Raines; Great-Granddaughter--Elisabeth Hayes; Brother--Bobby Raines; Many extended family members. Preceded by: Wife 54 yrs--Florence Annette Hollon Raines; Parents--Manley and Lala Raines; Sisters--Margaret Roberts, & Tilitha Brewste
Burial information: Hollon Cemetery
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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024
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