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William Rainey Obituary
Franklin, TN
Mr. William "Bill" Richard Rainey, Jr., age 68 of Franklin, TN, March 23, 2015.
Veteran of the U.S. Army, member of West Main Church of Christ, retired from Quebecor Printing and was a part-time employee at Allegra Printing Co. in Brentwood.
Preceded in death by parents, William Sr. & Gladys Ruth Gordon Rainey; sister-in-law, Jun Rainey; brother-in-law, Larry West.
Survived by wife of 49 years, Gladys Baker Rainey; son, William David Rainey; brothers, Cecil Rainey, Eddie Ray (Carole) Rainey & Tandy Gay (Rubye) Rainey; sisters, Cathy (Billy) Holt, Jane West & Sherry (Aubrey) Baker.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service, with funeral services to be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Dan Tholen & Tandy Rainey officiating. Interment Maury Memorial Gardens.
Active Pallbearers: David Rainey, Eddie Rainey, Billy Holt, Aubrey Baker, Robert Baker and Larry Shaw. Honorary Pallbearers: Cecil Rainey, Paul Gordon, Members of West Main Church of Christ, former employees of Quebecor Printing, Hillsboro High School Class of 1965 and Burt Bradford.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Roger Jacobs
April 7, 2015
Gladys, I just heard of William's passing. Donna, Laci and I are so sorry. William was a very kind and proper man.
Tony Dulcich
March 27, 2015
David, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your mother will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Janice Smith, formerly co-worker of America General Ins Co
March 25, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 24, 2015
Anna Rainey White, Port Charlotte Fl
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of need.
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