Carl "Junior" Olander Raines, 87, of Crozet, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lou Morris Raines; three brothers, Harmon Raines, Carl "Todd" Raines and Ed Raines; and two sisters, Elizabeth Davis and Mary E. Raines.

Born in Free Union, Junior was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Bernice Sandridge Raines; sister Madeline Fisk of Dyke; sons Carl "Skeeter" Raines, wife Linda of Charlottesville, and Allen Page "Nat" Raines and wife Diane of Crozet. He had three grandchildren, Deanna Graves, Kelly Raines Sullivan, husband Troy of Chesterfield, and Jason Raines, wife Bridgett of Stanardsville; brother-in-law and special friend Tommy Sandridge and wife Lois of Crozet; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, fishing and he loved tending to his garden. He had a larger than life personality and was a friend to all. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Sandridge Cemetery, 3401 Cemetery Knoll in White Hall, VA. Rev. Mary Boyne will officiate.

Family suggests that memorial donations may be made in his name to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932

Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.