Kevin Dale Raynes, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born on Thursday, October 2, 1958, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of Cecil and Mary Lou (Curtis) Raynes.

Kevin served in the U.S. Army as an Attack Aviation Pilot flying the AH-1 Cobra from 1987 to his retirement in 2006 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Kevin served in multiple leadership positions and assisted many projects in Missouri, Alaska, Honduras, Germany, and Turkey.

He was united in marriage to Dianne McCloud on October 10, 2015, at their residence in Centerview, Missouri.

Kevin was a waterfowl enthusiast; He was dedicated to Ducks Unlimited having spent a large amount of time serving in the Blackwater Chapter in multiple roles and countless events. Most importantly, Kevin loved the Lake of the Ozarks. He spent as much time as he could at the lake either fishing, enjoying time with his grandkids, or long pontoon rides with Dianne.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne McCloud; two sons, Derek (Courtney) Raynes and Clint (Megan) Raynes; a daughter, Tara (Ronnie) Sproat; a step-daughter, Megan (Larry) Holter; a step-son, Wes (Amber) Maness; and nine grandchildren, Julia and Jackson, Cayson and Griffin, Hailey, Emmaline and Blake, Tyler and Landon; one sister, Renee (Jeff) Winfrey; niece and nephew; Ashley and Adam (Alex); three great nephews, Keenan, Billy and Johnny.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Sweeney- Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. A memorial service will then be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Warrensburg First Christian Church with Pastor Tim Whitmore officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Breakfast Crew of the First Christian Church or Ducks Unlimited for the Blackwater Chapter and may be left in care of the funeral home.