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James Rainey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2010.

HIGH POINT — Mr. James "Jim" Rainey, 67, passed away Thursday evening April 8, 2010 at High Point Regional Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Clifton Road Baptist Church at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.

Jim was an avid golfer, softball player and coach. He also started out shagging at The Castaways in his younger days, where he met the love of his life. After her passing, he reunited and rekindled old friendships and made new ones. He was inducted into the Shagging Wall of Fame in 2009 and will always be remembered for shagging in those "green shoes". His friends knew him by many nicknames including: "Jimmy", "Jim", "Crusty", "Rain Drop", and "Coach Drop". Jim was a member of Clifton Road Baptist Church, and also attended True Vine Community Church. Jim was also an electrical salesman for Pointer Electric of High Point.

Mr. Rainey was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Brenda Rainey; parents, Virgil and Frances Rainey; brothers, George Rainey and Tommy Rainey; and sister, Barbara Edwards.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Cheridan Rainey; future son in law, Eric Abeles; grandson, Harrison Lipe; brother, Virgil Rainey (Jewel) with their children, Mark, Jeff, and Julie.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his grandson's educational fund at any Bank of America branch.

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Shirley & Tommy Stevens

April 16, 2010

I am Shirly Stevens (worked with Brenda for about 18yrs at Guilford Builder) that is when I met Jimmy!!! Jimmy Loved Brenda and was so Proud of her!!! Cheridan your Mother and Father was so Proud of you as child and as a Woman!!! Cheridan there will comfort in time that your Mother and Daddy are together telling each otherr that they Love each other and Proud ther are no more pains or worried!!! Cheridan they will be the ones to meet the day it is your time to go Home and what a wonderful thing to look for!!! I has alot of respet for both og thim!!! There will a Hole on this Earth for feelings of losing both parents this quick!!! The Good Lord will be with you as well as Brenda and Jimmy anytime you need them!!!! God Bless You and Your Son and try to carring on with same belief in people and the Lord that Brenda and Jimmy Have!!

Janet Harrold

April 15, 2010

I met Jim a few years ago and what a special person he was and a friend to all. Jim, I will miss you and will always remember those infamous "green" shoes that you loved to shag in. My prayers go out to the family and all friends that loved him so much!

April 15, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Your father was truly a wonderful person. He never met a stranger and always had a smile. We all are sadden by his death but count ourselves fortunate to have known such a person of his stature. You and your family will be in thoughts and prayers.

Alex McCaskill and Paula Tice, North Myrtle Beach, SC

Mike and Kathy Williams

April 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cheridan and Harrison. We will miss Jim's wonderful visits each week when he would visit our business. Jim was a great friend.

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Lynn Loy

April 12, 2010

I am thankful that I was very fortunate to have met Mr. Jim and spend a few summers traveling around playing for his Greensboro Merchants softball team. He was a class act, a fierce competitor, a lot of fun to be around. Many good memories, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nell Malloy

April 11, 2010

I'll miss Jim more than I realize. So hard to say goodbye. Time spent with Jim was never dull,always teasing & joking about something.My prayers for peace go to the family & close friends. I'll cherish my memories of Jim for many years to come.God bless!

Doreen Bryant

April 11, 2010

To the family; my thoughts & prayers are with you. During my days as Director of Trotter Rec. Center Mr. Rainey and his wife were "tireless" supporters. Their efforts to help provide sports opportunities for not only their daughter but for all the youth and families of the community has never been forgotten. Mr. Rainey gave of himself with "no boundaries". And I will alway be thankful for having the opportunity to know him, work with him and recieve his patent "smile".

Larry & Marti Dorsett

April 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda Dowell

April 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I have known Jimmy for over 50 years when my sister, Jewel, married his brother, Virgil. May God bless you and your son, Cheridan. May you find peace in the days to come.

Chigger Woods

April 10, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy with thoughts and prayers to the Rainey Family. Jim was a shag friend who always had a great smile and a love for the dance. We will miss him.

Chigger and Cookie Woods

Sarah Wilson

April 10, 2010

I've only known Jim for a short time, but he was a wonderful friend and a perfect gentleman. He will be greatly missed.

Shirley

April 10, 2010

I was so saddened to hear of Jim's death. I didn't know him as well as most, but the times I saw him were memorable. Always laughing and had such fun on the dance floor. He will be missed by so many friends and I count myself very lucky to have been one of his friends. My prayers are with your family. , Shirley Leach, Homestead, FL

April 10, 2010

We were sorry to hear of Jimmy's Homegoing.He always had a smile on his face when you saw him.He will be greatly missed until we meet again at Heaven's Gate. Our prayers are with you Virgil, Jewel ,and the family.May the Lord touch each of you in the days ahead.
Just remember, Jimmy Won!
In Christ,
Myra & Pat Massaroni

Dallas Peoples

April 10, 2010

I was so saddened to hear about Jimmy's passing. We were old friends and competitors at most all athletic games. He was a warrior and a good friend. He will be missed.

ruth dillman

April 10, 2010

virgil,jewel & family
sorry for your loss of a wonderful brother virgil has.
know what you are going through. just lost my brother 2 weeks ago. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April 10, 2010

My thoughts are with the family at the passing of Jimmy, he was a wonderful person and a bright and shining light.. that light will continue to shine through Harrison whom he loved very dearly. Now he is with the love of his life, walking hand in hand through God's Marvelous Land...

Love to the family Always,
Beverly (Foust) Stone

Bruce and Vivian Weaver

April 10, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 10, 2010

Jim was an inspiration to all that met him, he will be missed by his many friends in the Shag world.

April 10, 2010

Cheridan, I've been thinking of you and Harrison since your phone call. I miss Brenda daily, now Jimmy. My heart goes out to you and Harrison. Jeff Thompson and all your friends at Guilford Builders Supply.

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