Arthur Raymond Raney, Jr.
February 3, 1924 ~ March 26, 2020
Arthur Raymond Raney, Jr. 96, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home March 26, 2020. Mr. Raney was born February 3, 1924, in Bedford, to the late Arthur Raymond and Lillian (Carter) Raney.
Art graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II where he trained to fly B17s. He also served in the Indiana National Guard from 1948-74, retiring as Colonel. He began a successful career in law enforcement, working with the Indiana State Police for 29 years, retiring as the Assistant Superintendent. He then worked as the Director of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for many years, retiring in 1995.
Always civically mind, Art was a devoted member of Town Center Church in Mooresville, a life member of the National Guard Association, American Legion Post 103, and long time member of Gideons International. He was also a member of the Pioneers of Indiana State Police, the Association of Chiefs of Police, Mooresville Lions Club, and the International Society of Law Enforcement Academies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Maxine (Whitted) Raney, a brother, Murray Tabor Raney and a sister, Mary Canada.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Diane Raney of Mooresville; sons, Arthur Raymond Raney, III (Linda) of New Mexico and William Alan Raney (Susan Stiles) of Ohio; one grandson, Tim Sharp (Joanna); two great grandchildren, Ajax and Athena Sharp; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Art's Life Celebration Visitation and Memorial will take place at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, on Sunday, October 17, 2021, 2 to 3 p.m., with services beginning at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions are encouraged to Gideons International. Private Burial will be on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Fairview Cemetery, near Bedford. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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A photo of the family (from left) Raymond (III), Art, Kathy and Alan, following the celebration of the life of Maxine at the cemetery where our father will rest in peace.
Art, thank you for being you. All the hugs you’ve given me over the years meant so much. I have always considered you my surrogate grandfather. Your friendship with my dad engulfed my entire family. Please give my dad a hug from us when you see him. Trisha Allen
COL Raney was a outstanding Officer and Aviator in the 38th Aviation Battalion of the 38th Infantry Division of the Indiana National Guard. I enjoyed working for him. He was always very concerned about the welfare of the troops. COL (ret) Bill Hopkins
My condolences, Kathy. He was a kind and generous man! He always had a smile and encouraging words. A true brother in Christ!
Years ago mom said that Art and I were the 2 smartest people she had ever knew. That’s true about Art ,but not myself. Art was a gentleman.and he cared about others
Art was another of the good guys that is gone way too soon! Col. James P Hollingsworth ISP Retired
Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Keith and I will be holding you, and your family, close in prayer. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in the coming days.
Honored to have known Art for many years through the Gideons. A fine man and a true testimony as to what a Christina gentleman should be. He has been missed as he became less able and will be no less missed not. If Christians are to represent Christ, then let me say “Well done, faithful servant!” to those he left behind.
Our condolences to the Raney family. Lt. Col and Mrs. L. Dean Petree (ret).
So many good memories. Art came to visit Mom & Dad for serious talk when I was 8. I made lemon meringue pie that day (with Mom overseeing). They all had a nice big piece that night. Through the years he always was asking me to make lemon meringue pie. I did make him more when I was an adult. He & his wife, Maxine were very good friends to our family all thru the years.
Arthur Raney was my boss at ISP. He was always friendly and respectful towards me. Thanks for your service in World War I I. May he Rest in Peace forever and ever!