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Hank William Raines

January 24, 1966 - January 3, 2022
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery West
4814 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
Friday 1/14, 3:00 pm

Hank William Raines, 55, of Greenville, husband of Terri Lynn Mason, died Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Emily Kay Burnett Raines and the late Ernest Calvin Raines. Hank was a detention center officer at Greenville County Detention Center. In previous years, Hank was an avid cyclist whoContinue Reading

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Johnston left a message on January 22, 2022:
Raines, thanks for everything you taught me. You were a great guy and we'll all miss you.
Catherine left a message on January 14, 2022:
I am so sorry for the loss of Hank in all of our lives. Hank will be missed by people he never even met, but touched through the people he knew and loved like his wife Terri. I hope to meet you in heaven someday.
Mike and Neva left a message on January 14, 2022:
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Mary (petite) left a message on January 14, 2022:
May your memories of Hank bring you peace. God Bless.
Kathy Brogan left a message on January 14, 2022:
In memory of Hank William Raines, Kathy Brogan lit a candle
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Jeff Sharrock (jsharr) left a message on January 14, 2022:
Another of the lives that Hank touched checking in to say goodbye. To Hanks family and friends, I know that there are no words that I can offer that will ease your pain, so please accept my deepest condolences on this huge loss to your family and community. Those of that only knew Hank from his posts in the online biking community knew him as Cheese or Airwick and he will be missed for his kindness, compassion and humor. Godspeed dear friend.
Susan Schripsema left a message on January 14, 2022:
Lord, what peace we have that Hank was fully known in you. Thank you for mercy each day of our sadness. For joyful discussions, grape pie, conservative skirts and modest blouses, well-tuned drivetrains, and lunch with mom. Hear our prayers for love enough to meet grief, to conquer fear, to compel hope. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, let your light guide us.
Keith Miller left a message on January 13, 2022:
So sorry to hear about Hank's passing. Hank was loved by many cycling friends who he met in person and online. Prayers for your family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Lee Smith (RR) left a message on January 12, 2022:
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences go to Hank's family and his many friends. Hank was a great friend to me over the past several years. He was always such a joy to talk to and play around with on the forum, but it was his genuine concern and care for others that drew people to him and made him so unique. He had a very big heart. It is a huge understatement to say that I will miss him greatly. He was one of kind and in our small part of the internet world, he will be forever remembered and loved. I feel extremely lucky to have known him and to be able to say that he was my friend.
Marian left a message on January 12, 2022:
My sincere condolences to Terri and all Hank's family. Hank was a remarkable man who had such a passion for the things and people he loved. He touched so many people with his kindness and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Wayne (Golden) left a message on January 12, 2022:
Hank (Cheese) was a remarkable person both in his real life and online persona. His insights and quips were always welcome to any communication I had with him. He will be missed.
Brenda Faye Stephens left a message on January 12, 2022:
so sorry for your loss,my mother was kin to earnest raines
April Medlin left a message on January 12, 2022:
I sure do miss this man. I have many wonderful memories of our times together. He was a kind, thoughtful, intelligent man with whom I enjoyed many conversations.
Christine, Tim, and the Airedales left a message on January 11, 2022:
Terri and family, Our deepest condolences to all who loved Hank. He and I shared a great love of the terrier dogs and spent much time debating what to feed them, how to train them, and how they really run our lives. Hank's kindness and sense of humor will be missed. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in our prayers.
Brian (bikeman) left a message on January 11, 2022:
Mr Cheese, my online BFF :D. You are and will be missed. I wish we would of had the chance to meet in person and chat. But I'll remember all the online discussions.
Mike (Kzoo) left a message on January 11, 2022:
Hank (Cheese). Although we never met in real life, you were a wonderful online friend. No one can fill a conversation as you did. You touched everyone in a very special way. Rudy and I miss you. Godspeed good sir, Until we meet at that great dog park in the sky.
Mickey Cashen left a message on January 11, 2022:
So sorry for this loss to family and friends, including us on an online bicycling forum where he shared so much information and humor!
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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