David Leon

Raines

Mr. David Leon Raines, of Truesdale, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 6, 1954, in Washington, MO, to the late Richard and Beatrice (nee: Stufflebean) Raines. David had reached the age of 69 years.

David was united in marriage to Sally Jo Shepard on July 3, 1971, in Warrenton. They celebrated 41 years together before her passing in 2012. David worked in the trucking industry as a driver for 49 years. He loved to watch Nascar and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and was an avid fan of both. He also enjoyed working in his garden and going camping with his family. David was also known as a "shade tree mechanic". He loved his community and served the town of Truesdale as an alderman for several years. David's greatest passion was his family and spending time with his grandchildren. David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

David Raines was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Sally Jo Raines; his parents, Richard and Beatrice Raines; one son, Joe Raines; brothers, Richard "Dickie" Raines and Mike Raines; one sister, Lillian Ann Jeffries; three brother in laws, Mike Shepard, Tom McClure and Phil Hale; one sister in law, Shirley Raines. Family members who will remain grateful for the time they shared in David's life are his daughter, Sandy Hug and husband Jeff; daughter in law, Nikki Raines; six grandchildren, Mylenda Lynch and husband Preston, Jeffery Hug and wife Jackee, Joseph Raines II, Daniel Raines, Kaytlynn Raines, Savannah Raines; five great grandchildren, Mitchell Williams, Jake Mincher, LilleeAnn Hug, Zachary Lynch, Jeffery Hug II; five siblings, Jerry Raines and wife Debbie, Larry Raines, Roger Raines and wife Martha, Barbara Caldwell, Charles Raines and wife Juanita; brother and sister in laws, Gail Raines, Gloria Hale, Donald Shepard and wife Liz, Carol Shepard; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. We will also be honoring David's life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM, also at the funeral home. A committal service will immediately follow at the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations made in honor of David Raines are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net