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Gary Rainey Obituary
Gary Rainey, age 54 of McKinney, Texas passed gently and quietly surrounded by family to be with his Lord on Thursday evening, September 20, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was born to Ralph and Frieda Rainey on August 23, 1958 in Breese, Illinois. He graduated from Carlyle High School in 1976. Gary married Kim Nettles on September 5, 1980, and began a wonderful life together. They resided in Monroe, Louisiana for 14 years before being transferred to McKinney, Texas as Gary worked as a Sales Manager in the Firearms and Ammunition field.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Kim (Nettles) Rainey of 32 years; daughter and fiancé, Jessica Rainey and Rusty Carver of McKinney, Texas; son and fiancé, Jason Rainey and Sarah Nelson of McKinney, Texas; parents Ralph and Frieda Rainey of Carlyle, Illinois; sister Marilyn Mason of Walnut Creek, California; sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Edward Albat of Carlyle, Illinois; nephews, Jay Mason of San Mateo, California and Rob Mason of San Jose, California; niece Tammy Eigenrauch and family, Wayne, Tiffany and Travis of Nashville, Illinois.
Funeral service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church of Carlyle on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Yingst Cemetery in Carlyle. Family will take visitors at Zieren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle on Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitors also welcome before funeral service on Monday morning at 10:00 AM.
Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be sent to the family by visiting www.zierenday.com.
ZIEREN DAY FUNERAL HOME
CARLYLE, ILLINOIS
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for Gary Rainey
Michael Gladson
September 17, 2025
Gary is and will always be the best example of a friend, great man, father and husband.
God bless Gary, Kim. And family always.
Most sincerely,
MD Gladson
Mike Gladson
September 17, 2020
Gary
Had many loves, his wife and family, shooting and his career in the shooting business.
Gary was a good and honest and loyal friend
Mike Gladdon
September 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are for our dear friend Gary and his family.
Gary was a wonderful and talented man and a great salesman.
I will miss him
Bruce Ferguson
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rainey Family. Gary was a great guy. Have many great memories with Gary on the racquetball court.
Jerald & Geri Welch
September 24, 2012
Gary, You are a great rifleman and trapshooter! Kim and Family, please except our heartfelt condolences for your lose. I remember cousin Gary as always having a warm smile and a kind word whenever we talked, he was and will always remain that exceptional individual. As long as his memory is alive in your mind and heart he will always be with you.
Jerald & Geri Welch
September 24, 2012
Gary was a special person all his life and he will always be a special cousin to me. He will be remembered and missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Johnny and Kathy Foster
September 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
John and Kathy Foster
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