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James Rainey Obituary
July 24, 1945 - August 1, 2019
James Rainey, Jr., 74, passed on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Arnetta Rainey Dawson, Eleanor J. Rainey; one brother, Barry Rainey and a host of relatives and friends.
Services are as follows: Visitation, Saturday, August 10, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:55 PM; Funeral, 1:00 PM at Columbus Baptist Church, 324 N. Decatur, Memphis, TN 38105; Burial at Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens.
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Patricia McWright
April 28, 2020
I am deeply saddened by the lost of Junior. I shall never forget him, always
felt loved by each member of the Rainey Family. Pat McWright, Californa
Patricia McWright
April 9, 2020
Always in my heart, the Rainey Family.
Although, I did not know of Junior's death....I am shocked.
May the peace of GOD be with the Rainey family. Junior, I shall always keep
in my heart.
Pat McWright, friend of the family
Willie Clemons
August 9, 2019
James Rainey and I worked together for 30 years at the Shelby County Jail. Rainey was a fun person to be around ,who didnt believe in working hard just smart. He use to say Clemons ,why kill yourself working somebody elses job. My condolences go out to the family. You will be missed .RIP.
Hazel Traylor
August 9, 2019
Sorry for your loss and I am praying for your strength
Kiva Mitchell
August 8, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bettie Bean
August 8, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gwendolyn May
August 6, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. Praying God's comfort for you.
Cecil Hervey
August 6, 2019
R.I.P. "JR", You will be going to a better place
Willie Hickman
August 5, 2019
RIP my brother
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