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Ray Rains Obituary
Ray graduated from Albertville High School in 1949. He served in the US Army ('56-'58) and the US Army Reserves ('58-'62). He spoke highly of his time in the military and enjoyed sharing about his travels to Europe. He retired from LTV Steel after 41 years of employment. He loved visits from his grandchildren and watching others enjoy his home on the lake.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gail Patricia Rains; parents, Bessie Elrod Rains Hawkins and Grady Eldridge Rains; and sister, Hazel Belle Rains.
He is survived by his son, Jeff (Leigh Ann) Rains; grandchildren, Hannah, Zach and Noah Rains; his niece, Judy (Sam) Finn; and many other nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Special thanks to niece Pam Fox, Rachael Franks and Jill Dean for their help with his care. Additional thanks to the physicians, staff and administration of Gadsden Regional Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gadsden Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2055, Gadsden, AL 35903.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dara McGrath
March 3, 2017
Jeff and Leigh Ann, we wish we could be there with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dara, Darin, Emily and Michael
Jon Killough
March 3, 2017
Jeff & Leigh Ann, I am so sorry for your loss, and please know that your friends in Montgomery are lifting you up in our prayers.
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