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John Rainey Moody

1942 - 2010

John Rainey Moody obituary, 1942-2010, Anderson, SC

BORN

1942

DIED

2010

John Moody Obituary

John Rainey Moody, age 68, passed away to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 5:30 pm.
Born in Travelers Rest, SC, on March 20, 1942, he was a son of the late Hext P. Moody and Agnes P. Moody. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain. In 1964, Mr. Moody received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglas and was the Administrative Manager of the Chemical Plant for the last ten years of his employment. Following his retirement, he was employed for eight years by Quality Electric.
Mr. Moody was a member of Varennes Heights Baptist Church for thirty-eight years, where he served as a Deacon and Trustee. Additionally, he taught Sunday School for thirty-four years until his health declined. Rainey was passionate about serving as a Board Member of the Haven of Rest for thirty years. He also served as a Board Member for the Macedonia Call Ministries, Jesse Powers Evangelistic Association, and the Haiti Christian Missions. He was a member of Gideons International and served as President of the Residential Services Parent & Family Club of Anderson County Disabilities and Special Needs Board for twelve years.
Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Rose Rampey Moody; a daughter, Dr. Robin Lyn Moody; a brother, Donald Ray Moody; his wife's parents: Mr. & Mrs. Victor Rampey; all of Anderson, SC.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Moody.
The Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Varennes Heights Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Kirt Mitchell and the Reverend James Dyar. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
The family is at the home of Harold & Darla Carnes, 1703 Millgate Road, Anderson. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm on Sunday, prior to the service at Varennes Heights Baptist Church.
Flowers will be accepted or a memorial may be made to any of the above listed Charities - all were very special to Rainey. The Moody family would like to thank all individuals and churches for the prayers and acts of kindness shown during Mr. Moody's illness - especially Stan & Alane Smith and Robin Slaton.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME, Anderson.

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Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 2, 2010.

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October 3, 2010

Lawrence and I have just come home from attending Rainey's celebration of life service. It was so beautiful and fitting for one of the best men that we have ever known. Rainey would have just smiled and said, " Thank you for the kind words but just give God all the glory". That was just the way he was and that's what his footprint on our heart will always be. We loved him and will surely miss him.


He has won God's best reward. He
certainly deserved it! Lean on God and friends and take care of yourselves.

You are two steel magnolias and are not alone!
Love, Patsy and Lawrence Sutherland

Roseland B. Gamble

October 3, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss and my growing-up friend. Doris Jones related the news to me last night. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you and may He keep you in His care.

October 2, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. Rainey was a very special person. I have a lot of good memories of our youth group at Reedy River with Rainey and Larry Norton devoting time and energy to spend with us, making those years very special.

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