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Jerry Rainey Obituary
70, of St. Petersburg, FL transitioned on August 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Joann Rainey; sons, Travis Rainey, Jojuan Rainey, Joshua Campbell (Gideonna); daughter, Jeanine Sutton (Timothy); brothers, Seaborn Rainey (Annette), Clarence Rainey, Gabriel Rainey, Leon Rainey, Sheldon Rainey (Juanita); sisters, Mattie Hayes, Evelyn Rainey, Christelle Johnson, Linda Williams, Ollie Robinson, Debra Sapp, Doris Rainey; a host of relatives and friends. Visit Aug. 22 from 3-7 pm at Lawson with Service Aug. 23 at 11 am at Christ Gospel Church.
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Heather & Ryan Osial
August 23, 2025
Thinking of you and keeping an eye on things here. We are here if you need anything.
Mr & Mrs Graham and family (Ghana)
August 23, 2025
Deepest Condolences to Mrs Rainey and her children, and to the entire family.
May God send warm comfort , peace and a new hope to you all.
Blessings
Letitia Daly
August 23, 2025
Family, my prayers and loving thoughts are with each of you. May God comfort and strengthen you in the name of Jesus, our Savior.
Eileen
August 22, 2025
My condolences to the family. May God comfort each of you during these challenging days ahead.
Emma Everhart
August 22, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Emma Revels
KATIE R LEVY
August 22, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gwen Samuels and family
August 21, 2025
My sincere condolences to you all. Gwen
Wanda
August 21, 2025
Condolences to my adopted brother Jerry, and the rest of the family. Big Brother you will truly be missed. Please rest in peace, as God give the rest of the family strength and peace
Latasha stringer
August 21, 2025
I'm surely going to miss you so much you were always by my side when I needed you the most and I did get a chance to thank you tell Grandma hi and eat all the fish you want too
Mattie Hayes
August 21, 2025
Going to miss you my brother. Thanks for all you did in life.
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