Charles Rinehart

1941 - 2023

Services for Charles Rinehart, 81, of Corinth are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Funeral Home – East with interment in Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and noon until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Rinehart died Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 29, 1941, in Hinkle, and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home. He was an officer of the Mississippi Game and Fish Department for over 40 years and served two terms as the Sheriff of Alcorn County. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church for over 50 years. He enjoyed serving his church, studying his Bible, teaching people about Jesus and helping those in need. He loved baseball, rodeos and was an avid gardener. He loved being with his family and he was blessed to have many special friends. He touched many lives and he will be greatly missed.

He was married to Lynda Phelps Rinehart for 61 years; they have 3 children, Tina Moss and husband Keven of Corinth; Randy Rinehart of Austin, Texas and Michelle Rinehart of Arlington, Tenn.; grandson, Weston Moss; great-granddaughter, Kimber Moss; two sisters, Sarah Hamlin and Diane Lucken; other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lovie Rinehart; brothers, Robert Rinehart and Don Rinehart and his sister, Lavern Ballard.

Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Central Baptist Church. Bro. Frank Wilson, Bro. Donnie Davis, Lt. Ricky Barry and Dr. Kara Blackard will officiate the service.