Bill G. Raney, 71, passed away on April 26, 2017. He was born February 10, 1946, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to Johnie and Lula Bell Raney.
Bill worked for the United Parcel Service in Anderson for 15 years, and went on to graduate from Anderson College. He collected and dealt in antiques and postcards. He was a member of the Anderson Church of the Brethren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Christian Raney; brother Cliff; and nephew Chris Raney. He is survived by his wife Sharon Raney; children, Todd Raney and Andrea (Dan) Grogan; grandchildren, Trey Raney, Chance Raney, Brooklyn Raney, and Grayson Grogan; brother-in-law Herb Fox; sisters-in-law Joyce Raney and Carol Clapp; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Anderson Church of the Brethren, 741 N Scatterfield Rd, Anderson, IN. Arrangements by Indiana Funeral Care.
Rita Finley says
Thoughts and prayers for your family. I lived next door to Bill’s mother. I remember visiting with him at the visitation of his brother Clift. So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man.
God Bless
Rita Finley
Rob Fraker says
I just saw this and although I only met Bill last year at the 127 Yard Sale in Crossville he left a lasting impression I’ll never forget. I collect antique fountain pens and we made some deals but what impressed me was how he was so nice, honest and genuine. I had my 13 yr. Old daughter with me and she had patiently waited while Bill and I talked antiques for about an hour. He then turned the conversation to her and her patience. He complemented her and gave her solid advice on life, the importance of an education and such as if she were his own grand daughter. He then asked if she liked Ice cream sundaes, which she does and he gave her some money and said “I do too….treat your self to one on me”.
I was looking forward to seeing Bill again at the 127 this weekend but I won’t wonder where he is when I do not see him there…I’ll know he is in a much better place.
So long Bill and thank you for the Wonderful Conversation and advice.