09/11/2024
It is with great sorrow we say goodbye to our friend
Gregory Warren Raines
OBITUARY
Gregory Warren Raines, 75, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Blythe; son, Logan; daughters Abigail (Travers) and Madeline (David); sister, Janet; brother-in-law, Craig Galow; and grandsons, Myles and Levi.
Greg was born on April 22, 1949, to Lewis & Hazel Raines. A lifelong Newport News, VA resident, Greg graduated from Ferguson High School, class of 1967. He was a member of the First Decaders of Christopher Newport College, where he earned his B.S. in psychology in 1972. Greg was employed by the 7th Judicial Court Service Unit in Newport News for 46 years. He valued the friendship of his coworkers, always sharing his kind, sincere, and gentle manner with all. He was a member and elder of Hilton Presbyterian Church. Greg’s Christian way of living was admired by many. His devotion to family, friends, and church was primary in his daily life. Greg’s thrills were to drive his ‘67 Corvette convertible, sing along to Roy Orbison songs on the radio, water-ski behind his StarCraft boat, and attend air shows, always looking to the sky.
A special thank you to the nurses and doctors of TPMG of Thimble Shoals Family Medicine, the caregivers at Elite, Elder Care, and the nurses and doctors of the Select Specialty Hospital of Newport News.
A celebration of life will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m. The Graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please live your life as Greg did: with a selfless, compassionate, and generous heart.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 23601
