Mark Anthony Raines, 53, was born July 7, 1966, in Tampa,
Fla., to the late Mary Raines-Candis and Robert Thornton Sr. A native of Tampa, Fla., he resided in Lake Charles for the past (20) years. He attended Tampa Bay Tech High School. Mark worked as a Chief Cook for Trinity Offshore Catering and at Cash
Magic Casino in Sulphur, La. He departed this life Friday, April 3, 2020, in his residence. I know he’s reciting his Poetry and Cooking in Heaven. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Pamela Slaughter Raines; one daughter, Ka’Leigh Antionette
Raines; two sons, Anthony Raines and Markus Raines; one granddaughter, Nalia Raines; two sisters, Deidra McNulty and Debra Limehouse Nellon; two brothers, Tony Christian and Robert Thornton Jr. (Lisa); one stepdaughter, Christalyn Seabron;
stepfather, Johnnie Candis; mother-in-law, Carrie Hilliard Slaughter; godson, Roman Jenkins; best friend, Milton Frank (Trey).
Balloon Release/Life Celebration and Repass in Lake Charles, La., on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 308 West School
Street, 4:30 p.m.