Rev. William Raney passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a short battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Drayton, North Dakota, one of seven children of Albert and Carrie Raney. He was raised in Morgan Hill, attended local schools, and following college, was ordained a Methodist minister. For nearly 60 years, he pastored churches in North Carolina and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, daughter, Leslie Dawley, and son, Craig Raney. Also a brother, Donald Raney of Santa Barbara, and a sister, Eleanor Hornall of Spokane, WA, and a brother-in-law, John H. Khan of Morgan Hill. He leaves seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of Virginia.
Preceding him in death were a son, Neil Raney, a daughter, Martha Paige; brothers Charles Raney, Robert Raney, Edwin Raney, and a sister, Mary Raney Khan.
Services have been held.
