Christopher Ryan Raines Christopher Ryan Raines, age 29, of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania died Sunday December 18, 2011 as the result of an automobile accident in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Beloved son of Brent E. and Stephanie Bench Raines of Troy, Ohio, he was born on July 26, 1982 in Lawrence, Kansas. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Gregory L. and Lesli Raines of Troy; maternal grandparents, Bob and Mary Bench of Lawrence, Kansas; paternal grandmother, Marilyn K. Raines of Spring Hill, Kansas; and cousins Brody Edgins of Lawrence, Kansas and Carter Raines and Emily Raines, both of Mesa, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Glenn L. Raines. Christopher graduated from Troy High School in 2000; received his Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State in 2004; his masters from Kansas State in 2006; and his doctorate from Kansas State in 2008. He was involved with the livestock industry his entire life. He was a member of the American Meat Industry Association, and a national board member for the American Red Poll Cattle Association. Christopher was an associate professor at Penn State, specializing in meat science. He was involved in research both domestically and abroad, which allowed him to enjoy his other passion, travel. Private family services will be held. Friends may call on the family from 4-8pm on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the GL Raines Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The American Red Poll Association, PO Box 847 Frankton, IN 46044. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.