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Gary Rainey Obituary
Gary Allen Rainey, age 76, of Ozark, passed away in his home Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born July 1, 1940, the son of Ward and Dalcie (Rhea) Rainey. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Ozark High School. He attended Missouri State University, and was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve. On October 22, 1959 he and Patricia Landes were married.
Gary managed Rainey Oil Company and Christian County Gas until retirement in 2006. He served on the board of directors for the Missouri Propane Association. Gary was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church.
Gary served on the board of directors for Christian County National Bank. Always active in his community, Gary was instrumental in organizing Christian County Baseball for Boys, and Christian County Girls Softball organizations. A sporting clay enthusiast, he was a member of the NSCA and MO State Sporting Clay Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, competitive shooting, and was a member of NRA. He also enjoyed watching and attending NASCAR races with family and friends.
Survivors include: His wife, Pat; two children, John Rainey of Ozark, and Karen Massey and husband Dwight of Linn; a grandson, Logan Rainey and wife Kristen of Kimberling City; four great-grandchildren, Evan, Devan, Gavan, and Alex; a brother Dennis Rainey and wife Barbara of Little Rock, AR; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter-in-law, Liz Rainey
A funeral mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 20, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial donations may be made to: Washington University Siteman Cancer Center, CB 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105.
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May 20, 2017
Pat,John Allen,Karen and family, were unable to attend memorial for Gary but wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. We will always remember the good times we had in the old days of CCBB. Lots of hard work and lots of fun! Love and prayers,
Lynn and Kay Pemberton
Doug Goddard
May 19, 2017
To the Rainey family. Gary and Myself played a great deal of sports against each other when where just kids Even though I was two years younger he help me become a better player and eventually I got to play with him my freshman year in high school and too more years, his junior and senior year. We won some great games and lost a few tough ones. I still cherish those great times we spent on the field and basketball courts together. Rip My old friend. Doug Goddard
david girshner
May 18, 2017
I will miss his presence and unwavering faith at mass
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