Background
Raines, James Ray was born on September 21, 1937 in DeWitt, Arkansas, United States. Son of Tony Madison and Hazel (York) Raines.
academic administrator minister
Raines, James Ray was born on September 21, 1937 in DeWitt, Arkansas, United States. Son of Tony Madison and Hazel (York) Raines.
Bachelor, Center Baptist College, Conway, Arkansas, 1960.
Pastor, Zion Baptist Church, Fordyce, Arkansas, 1954-1963; pastor, First Baptist Church, Gurdon, Arkansas, 1963-1973; pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Camden, Arkansas, 1973-1984; president, Center Baptist College, Conway, Arkansas, since 1984.
Member Kiwanis (spiritual leader 1990), Masons (chaplain 1982).
Married Ann M. Oldnar, June 2, 1957. Children: James T., Michael R., Kimberly Annual.