Franklin Dean Raines

Franklin Dean Raines, age 74, of Cicero, IN died February 12, 2016 at Riverview Health at Noblesville, IN. He was born January 31, 1942 at Terre Haute, IN to Edward and Wilfreda (Grimes) Raines. He was a graduate of Green Castle High School with the Class of 1960. He then served in the National Guard for six years. Frank, as he was affectionately known, was a supervisor at the Indiana Gas Company that later became Vectren for 43 years. He was a member of West Street Christian Church at Tipton, IN, a 50 year member of Temple Lodge #47 F.&A.M. at Greencastle, IN and an honorary member of Hinkle Lodge #310 of Cicero, IN, a life member of the Scottish Rite at Indianapolis, a 22 year member of the Tipton American Legion Post #46, a life member and Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O.E. at Tipton, and was a reserve police officer for the Town of Cicero for over 10 years. He enjoyed golfing and traveling, but most of all he enjoyed and loved being with his family. He married the love of his life, Sheila Ann (Harlan) Raines on January 30, 1960. She survives him. Additional survivors include four sons: David D. (Carol) Raines, Troy A. (Valerie) Raines, Terry L. (Tonya) Raines, Gary A. (Penny) Raines, grandchildren: Amanda M. Raines, Jesse D. Raines, Lindsey A. Raines, Ashley M. Raines, Hannah E. Raines, Emilee M. Raines, Savanna J. Raines, and Jacob H. Raines, great-grandchildren:Mila M. Mann, Charlie D. Raines, Zaelynn B. Hinshaw and Ammen A.G. Hinshaw. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents are two sisters. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at United Family Wesleyan Church, 210 Washington Avenue, Cicero, IN 46034 with Pastor Lloyd Moore officiating. Masonic services will immediately follow the visitation period. Funeral services will be conducted following the Masonic services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartley Funeral Homes to assist the family. You may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
February 16, 2016
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
United Family Wesleyan Church 210 Washington Avenue
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-4817