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Rainer Smith Obituary
Fort Valley, GA- Rainer Tyler Smith, 31, died Monday, December 12, 2016. Services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, December 16, 2016, in the Chapel of Rooks Funeral Home, 109 West White Road in Byron, with Dr. John Beck officiating. Family will greet friends from 1:00PM until service time at Rooks Funeral Home. Family may be contacted at the home of Raymond and Susan Smith, 596 Beverly Road in Fort Valley.
Born in Macon, Rainer was a loving father, son, and brother.
Survivors include his fiancé, Amy Ryles; his children, Rainer Smith Jr. and Abigail Smith; parents, Pam Smith of Warner Robins, and Raymond and Susan Smith of Fort Valley; sister, Chasitie Smith of Warner Robins; grandparents, Edwina Smith and Earl Holland, both of Fort Valley; nephew, Rydr Roark; niece, Harper Roark; and numerous other family members.
Rooks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rainer Smith jr
April 5, 2020
I love my dad I play basketball and when I get to the nba it will be all for him
Heather Nasworthy
December 8, 2019
Wishing you were here..we know you're watching them beautiful babies grow! We love you boi
katelynn delabruyere
February 13, 2017
Rainer Tyler Smith you are so heavy on my mind right now I can't beleive your gone why? Why come time u got everything u wanted in life and was doing the right thing BC u finally became blessed with everything u wanted it kills me inside there's not been one single day thats gone by I havent thought of u honestly a day hasnt gone by that I havent squawled my eyes out to the thought of u or little man or your sweet amiee your beautiful daughter your momma your sister your daddy leslie halston Ryan bolo its awful I will think of u often and love u always rainer you were somethijg so very speciel to me once upon a time i hate this I hope u rest in peace and keep a close safe watch over your babies I know u will bye bye my sweet man till we meet again
December 23, 2016
Raymond, I just heard about the loss of your son, and I am so truly sorry. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that Our Lord will be with you each step you take and give you strength through each moment. Trust in the Lord to see you through. May God Bless You and Comfort You and Your Family. Love, Sheree Spillers Maxwell
Julie Bradshaw
December 17, 2016
Pam, Raymond & family I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Bless your hearts. Take comfort in knowing you will meet again...
December 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to Amy & family, and to the Smith family. This is such sad and sorrowful time, know that you have friends that love and care for you.
Always Cheryl and Roy Walker
Educator: Angela Ezell
December 16, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Ryan and Krista Quick
December 16, 2016
Our hearts are broken by the tragic loss of a very special friend, sending prayers and love to you all.
Dawn Hamlin
December 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult and painful time. I love you all. Rainer was such a good man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Love you and wish you peace.
Dale Orban
December 15, 2016
My Prayers are with you,
"WOODY"
December 15, 2016
What a great man!!! Prayers go up for smith family!!!!
Wade Yoder
December 15, 2016
My heart aches for ya'll and I'll be praying that God gives you strength and comfort to carry you through this sorrow
Fran Dye
December 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laine Fendt
December 15, 2016
I don't know you and heard about what happened. I am very sorry for your loss and sorry this tragedy took place. I am a friend of a friend. Thinking of your family as you somehow move forward with your lives. Praying for everyone!! Sincerely, Laine Fendt, Alpharetta, Ga
Duncan and Mary Long
December 15, 2016
So so sorry for the loss of this young man. Our prayers are with all his family and friends....
John/Mary Cummings
December 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Holli Alexander
December 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need.
Sharon Goodwin
December 15, 2016
I love all of you and am sending up prayers for God's comfort and strength.
Bonnie Moore
December 15, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lia Hobbs
December 15, 2016
Mrs Pam and Mr. Raymond and Chasitie.....I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with yall.
Heather Lynn
December 15, 2016
Even though it's been a while since I've seen you,I'll always remember the good times me,you,Danny,Will,Halston and the Dubose family shared..Rest easy homie...Til we meet again!
Dianna Tidwell
December 15, 2016
So sorry for ur loss...it's such a horrific tragedy to lose a loved one so loved and so young...God bless his children that God will hold each one and protect them from this pain....Prayers for everyone in this young man's life that u may heal in the name of jesus! !
Tiffany Adams
December 14, 2016
Sending my condolences to his family an friends. May you all find comfort within each other.
Justin and Felicia Sherman
December 14, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss... This shouldn't have happened and I hope you get justice. Rainer was a good friend to many and a good father. And he will be missed dearly. We love you Amy and we will always be here for you and the baby.
December 14, 2016
Our love and prayers are with you,Dale and Nettie Payne
Shawna Simmons
December 14, 2016
So sorry for this terrible tragedy and the loss of a good man. Praying for the family.
Marie Toland
December 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with the family
Jeni Meeks
December 14, 2016
Prayers going up for you and family and friends!
John and Kimberly Harmon
December 14, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clarice Davis
December 14, 2016
Raymond , Pam and family,
Sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family and friends. Keep looking to God for strength to get you through.
Lois Boutwell
December 14, 2016
The power of God's love will carry you through. In Deepest Sympathy
Misty Patat (Lavender)
December 14, 2016
My heart breaks for you all, may the love of family, friends, and God comfort you and carry you through the difficult days ahead. Rainer was a good man, son, father, and friend. He will be dearly missed by those who knew & loved him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Roach
December 14, 2016
Praying God will comfort all of you and give you the strength to carry you thru the days to come. I love y'all!
Sue Younng
December 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. He was well loved. May he fly high with the angels.
heather Bradshaw
December 14, 2016
Rest in eternal peace baby boy. You were loved by so so many. And you brought joy to so many more just with your smile... Uncle Raymond, Aunt Pam, Chasitie, Leslie, Amy and his two beautiful children our love and prayers are with you always. My dad loved that boy so much and I can only imagine the talks they've had since he arrived!!!
David & Terri Scarborough
December 14, 2016
Raymond and Pam I am so sorry for your lose. Our prayers are with.
Mario Fusco
December 14, 2016
Pam,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family. You are all in my thoughts, as well as my prayers.
Remember these four "F"s and they will help you through this time in your life.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, FAITH and FOOD.
Some how that last one brings it all together. God Bless Rainer, you and the family.
Gail Bishop Williams
December 14, 2016
Amy and little Lu, thinking of you. Sending prayers and love.
Sidney Garrett
December 13, 2016
Pam, my heart goes out to you and all the family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Martin
December 13, 2016
Sending my love and prayers to his family..
RIP Rainer
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