Rodney Verray

"Roc" Raines

Mr. Rodney Verray Raines was born on October 3, 1964, to Sandra Johnson and Charles Gilbert in Thomas, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Upson County School System in Thomaston, Georgia.

Rodney accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior At an early age. Mr. Rodney Verray Raines was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Delois Washington on July 1999, in Thomaston, Georgia. They divorced after 15 years. Their union was blessed with one child, Rodney Verray Raines, Jr.

Rodney was employed by Dollar General Distribution as a Forklift Driver for 5 1/5 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed eating out, meeting new people, and spending time with his son and grandson.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Mr. Rodney Verray Raines's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny King; aunts, Carolyn Raines, Willie Mae Raines and Christine Raines.

Rodney decided over 30 years ago that he wanted to be an organ donor, and to be cremated. We carried out his wishes, even in his untimely death by donating his organs, he saved over 80 people lives. He was just that type of person. He is always looking out for others.

He will forever be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, and his love for singing, dancing, weightlifting, and running track.

Mr. Rodney Verray Raines leaves a legacy of beautiful memories to be cherished in heart of his son, Rodney Verray Raines, Jr., and grandson, A'Kein Raines of whom he spoke highly of; his mother, Sandra Johnson; ex-wife, Delois Montgomery; brother, Mark Gilbert; uncles, Gene Marshall, Willie (Catherine) Marshall, James Raines, Joe (Brenda) Williams, and Clark Gilbert; aunts, Cathy (Kirk) Draine, Patricia Gilbert, and Sylvia Gilbert Myers; nephew, Mark Anthony Gilbert, Jr.; nieces, Kenyata King, and Makayla King; special cousins, Rodney Raines, Tammy Sullivan, Dr. Janice Harrison, and Jalaysia Raines. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Upson County Civic Center in Thomaston. Pastor Rickey Wright is the Eulogist.