Joseph Louis Raines

BLYTHEWOOD – Joseph Louis Raines, 86, of Blythewood, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on October 22, 1939, he was a son of the late Ernst Gibbs and Evelyn Neely Raines. Mr. Raines was a lifelong Blythewood resident and worked in various maintenance positions throughout his career.

Joe was a loving husband to his wife, Susie and enjoyed being around his family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Susie Koon Raines; son, Joseph L. (Joey) Raines, Jr.; as well as a host of other extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Zondra Tonya Raines; and siblings, Furman Raines, Clarence Raines, Curtis Raines, Laura Marthers, Ollie Steadman, Portia Loner and Bertha Younginer.

The funeral service for Mr. Raines will be held at 1 o'clock, Thursday, September 24th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. Burial will follow in Sandy Level Baptist Church Cemetery, 408 Blythewood Road, Blythewood. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4 until 6 o'clock at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Robert Kroening, Steve Newton, Stephen Kroening, James McDaniel, Walter Parham, Jr. and Michael Clifford.

The family would like to share a special thank you to Prisma Hospice for the care they provided, allowing Mr. Raines to remain at home during his decline.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://Alzheimer's Association or to North Columbia Church of God, 1004 Lorick Road, Blythewood, South Carolina 29016.

Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.