Rodney Verray

Raines, Jr.

Mr. Rodney Verray Raines, Jr., was born on June 9, 1999, to the late Rodney Verray Raines, Sr., and Delois Washington Montgomery in Thomaston, Georgia. "LilRoc" as he was affectionately called by his family and friends received his formal education in the Upson County School System in Thomaston, Georgia. Where he received his High School Diploma.

"LilRoc" accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Roberta Church of God by Faith Church. In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling to different counties playing corn-hole, he was a member of the corn-hole Leagues, basketball, and baseball. The thing close to his heart was spending time with his family and friends.

Rodney "LilRoc" was one of the best corn-hole players in Upson County. He loved the games, and he played it wholeheartedly. If there was a game to be played and he would win. He ranked high in this game. He ranked 90 in the nation. His son loved to see him play and would try to throw the bags. He was a great father, friend and son. He would often put too much trust in people. Anyone that needed help, he would help them. He loved his "AK" and he loved his "daddie". Rest now my son. Ma, AK, and Lamar, we love you so much.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, Mr. Rodney Verray Raines, Jr., left his earthly home too soon, he will be joining his father, and other loved ones in the Heavens above. He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Verray Raines, Sr., uncles, Johnny King, and William Lucas, and his aunts, Mildred Goodard, Louise Tennyson, and Hazel Lucas.

Mr. Rodney Verray "LilRoc" leaves behind beautiful memories his mother, Delois Montgomery; stepfather, Lamar Montgomery; his 2 grandmothers, Josephine Washington, and Sandra Johnson; aunts, Linda (Darrell) Hollis, Angela Jackson, and Sylvia Goodard; uncles, Lawrence (Katie) Washington, Larry Washington, Leroy Washington, and Mark Gilbert; his brother, Jaurice Price; his friends, Amya Price and Jalasia Raines, and best friend, Duke Stubbs. He also leaves a host of cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever .

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Upson County Civic Center in Thomaston. Pastor Alan Sampson is the Eulogist.