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Charlie Donald "Don" Rainer
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Charlie Donald Rainer passed away at home on July 29, 2023, at the age of 75, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Don was a graduate of Livingston University and an Army National Guard veteran. He was an illustrious member of the Higher Education Financial Aid community having served many official titles in local, regional, and national financial aid organizations. He served as the Director of Financial Aid at the University of West Alabama where he retired in 2017.
Don is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jan; his son, CJ (Emily Farr); stepdaughter, Deana Michelle Richardson; 4 grandchildren, Paxton, Colton, Easton and Mary Ella; his sister, Ellen Rainer Smith and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Rainer; his siblings, George Daniel Rainer, Orland Nicky Rainer, Rodney Carl Rainer, Roy M. Rainer, and Peggy Rainer Gibson.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South, 6100 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, with Don's Brother in Law, Deacon John M. Aikens, officiating.
Visitation and reception to follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please share memorial contributions with Hospice of West Alabama, or Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center, Tuscaloosa.
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Mail Battle Butler
August 1, 2023
Don and I started in first grade together. He was always kind and thoughtful. We would see each other occasionally and "visit ". Prayers for his family. Mary Battle Butler
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Cheryl A. Foster
August 1, 2023
We are sorry for the loss of Mr. Rainer and send condolences to loved ones. We appreciate all that Mr. Rainer did in his higher education career and in his life, to positively change the lives of students and families. We will see him in Heaven. With love and prayers to the family and friends who remain on earth,
Mrs. Cheryl A. Foster, SASFAA Member, Anderson, SC
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