Raines, William Andrew "Andy" III,Our dear William Andrew "Andy" Raines III died unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, friend, and pilot who sacrificially loved and served his family well. Andy was born on May 14, 1960 in Columbia, SC, but had an exciting childhood in Germany, the Philippines, and Georgia due to his father's military service in U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in Atlanta, Georgia with dozens of sports accolades, and points shy of valedictorian. He fulfilled his childhood dream when he attended the Air Force Academy (class of '82), graduating with honors in mechanical engineering. He was a brilliant pilot, beginning his career with the U.S. Air Force and later retiring from the Kentucky Air National Guard as a highly decorated Lt. Colonel. Post-military retirement, he flew and instructed as one of the most highly esteemed captains at UPS. His reputation for hard work and perfection were evident as he never missed a day of work in over 30 years. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family - flying all over the world - while still being present at the delivery of every child's birth, their proms, soccer games, recitals, and all the "little things" that really were the "big things." Andy became a member of Southeast Christian Church in 1992, where he taught his children about Jesus and encouraged them to place their faith in Christ through his sacrificial love. He also belonged to the Independent Pilots Association, where he was known for being a faithful friend and a good laugh. He was an incredible athlete from childhood, excelling at any sport. In adulthood, he loved playing golf tournaments with his sons, Dad, and brother and several good friends - they usually always won. He loved Starbucks mochas, watching football (he followed the Oakland Raiders since he was a boy), fixing everything broken, and doing sudoku in record time. He could always be counted on to be a valet, provide a free meal, or be Mr. Fix-It. He answered every midnight phone call from his kids (ages 12-28), and never hesitated to rescue a stranded driver or fix a failing washing machine. He insisted on attending every CAL sports game between his 7 children that adored him. Anyone that met him will remember his quick wit, keen sense of humor, selfless generosity, and how he made friends with any stranger. Most importantly, Andy was a devoted husband who fiercely loved his children. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Andy was preceded in death by his daughter, Caroline Grace Raines.He is survived by his former wife of 31 years and the mother of his children, Sheila Raines; his children, Kellie Elizabeth Denton (Adam); William Andrew Raines, IV; Christopher Allen Raines; Brian Matthew Raines; Zachary Mitchell Raines; Jeremy Nathaniel Raines and Jolie Michelle Raines; his grandson, Avery Law Denton; his parents, William Andrew Raines, Jr. and Marilyn Smith Raines; and his brother, Michael Anthony Raines.Funeral services will be held at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, on Friday December 2, 2016, at 1:00 PM. Burial will take place in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM until service time at the church.Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Southeast Christian Church and to the Wounded Warrior Project. Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville in charge of arrangements. www.Rattermanbrothers.com