Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Jan 31, 1948 - Sep 6, 2018
I'm do sorry for your loss.. Judy Angie brandy John and all the rest of the family members you have my deepest sympathy..love Suzan Channess
Suzan Chamness
September 10, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
We are so sorry we are unable to be there. You are all in our prayers.
Casey, Gena, and Parker Rodely
September 09, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Family
Bill was always so sweet to us girls when we were hanging around the house and never seemed to get tired of us. I wish we could be there with you but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love yall.
Dana Hanebutt
September 08, 2018 | Shawnee, OK | Friend
Sympathy to you and your family Judy.
Larry and Diana. Woodside
September 08, 2018 | Du Quon, IL | Friend
Extending deepest sympathy For you in your loss.And hoping, too,That comfort and peace.May come to you. Prayers for his family & all his friends.
Kenny Adkins
September 08, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
Diane and I would like to send our condolences and deepest sympathy to Judy, Brandy, Angie, and the rest of Bill's family. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all that knew him. Our prayers to all
Randy and Diane Hillyard
Randy Hillyard
September 07, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
Our prayers are with you Judy and the rest of the Rainey family. The Rainey boys holds a special place in my heart. We was friends and also neighbors as we all grew up in the same neighborhood. Many good memories of Bill (I still remember his laugh) I will be praying for you all to gain peace and comfort through the tough days ahead by leaning on Jesus our comforter. God bless all of you and take care of each other through the tough days ahead...
Linda Phelps-Foster
September 07, 2018 | Gulfport, MS | Friend
Our hearts are broken with the passing of our friend, Bill. We are sending our thoughts love and prayers to all the family, and especially dear, sweet Judy. May GOD give you comfort and peace.
Ronna Jenne
September 07, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
Judy. So sorry to hear of your love ones loss. Prayers for you and your family May Bill RIP he was a good husband to you and his family
Betty and Terry Hirte
September 07, 2018 | Arcadia, FL | Friend
William “Bill” Edward Rainey, age 70, of Coulterville, IL, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 6, 2018.
Bill was born on January 31, 1948 in Coulterville, IL, a son to Lawrence Everett and Blanch Mae (Folden) Rainey. He attended Coulterville High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served with the U.S. Marines from 1966 to 1969, during the Vietnam War. He married Judy Burris of Swanwick, IL in 1968. They raised three children, their daughters, Angie and Brandy, and their son, “Little” Bill. He was a proud coal miner for many years and also worked as a jailer at Randolph County. He eventually retired from the State of Illinois. Bill was a devoted member of the Coulterville V.F.W. Drill Team. He enjoyed working outdoors, camping with loved ones, performing in The Cabin Fever Gang, visiting with his brother, John, cutting grass, traveling the world with his grandchildren, helping his children, and spending every day with his loving wife, Judy. Bill was a Christian and longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Coulterville, IL.
His family, wife of 50 years, Judy of Coulterville, IL; daughters, Angie (Brian) Reid of Coulterville, IL and Brandy Gardner of Coulterville, IL; grandchildren, Jimmy Gardner, Jessica (Brock) Waldrup, Rachael Reid, Brian Reid, Bailey Rainey, and Bill Rainey; brother, John (Donna) Rainey of Coulterville, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ed Burris of Coulterville, IL, Mick Burris of Gibsonton, FL, Bob (Wendy) Burris of Vicksburg, MI, Ken Burris, Don (Whitney) Burris of Muncie, IN, and Sally (Philip) Hepp of Coulterville, IL; and countless family friends plan to keep his memory alive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lawrence Rainey and Delmond Rainey; brothers-in-law, Terry Burris, Roger Burris and Joe Burris; and his son, Bill.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Jeff Downard officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL with military graveside rites by Coulterville V.F.W. Post #6865.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday morning at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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