of Paris, AR
December 12, 1948 - March 20, 2013
Gary Bruce Rainwater, 64 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Paris. He was born on December 12, 1948 in Russellville, Arkansas to his parents Leo and Mozelle (Jenkins) Rainwater. He was the owner and operator of Rainwater Lumber Company in Paris and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mozelle Rainwater and one brother Jimmy Rainwater.
Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rosalia (Neumeier) Rainwater of Paris; three sons, Marcus Rainwater and wife Debbie of Branch, Bruce Rainwater of Paris and Neil Rainwater of Fort Smith; one daughter, Christa Nehus and husband R.J. of Ozark; eight grandchildren, Brayden, Brooke, Luke, Lainey, Jordan and Jude Rainwater and Chance and Aidan Nehus and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, March 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Eugene Luke O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Eric Rainwater, Chad Rainwater, Adam Rainwater, Nick Neumeier, Zachary Nehus and Kurt Neumeier.
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24 Condolence(s)
Craig Neumeier and family
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thought and prayers for all you. Dad and Gary had a lot of good times and were good freinds.
Craig and family
Ronnie
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Hello Rosalia,
I am so saddened to learn of Gary's passing. It seems so many years ago, you and I working on the annual staff, the lumber company across from my dad's Dairy Diner . . .just growing up in Paris. We were all such good friends. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Always remember the good times,
Ron Wingfield
Richard Bailey
Saturday, March 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Gary's dad and my dad were best friends in the 1940's. I visited with and palyed with Gary when we were kids living in Dardanelle. Prayers are with the family.
Gary & Judi (Johns) Green
Saturday, March 23, 2013
We extend our sincere sympathy to the Rainwater Family, knowing you are close to each other and Gary will be truly missed. We have good memories of high school years with Jimmy, Gary, and Rosalia. God bless you.
Judi & Gary Green
Auffet Family
Friday, March 22, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Derrick, Kimberly, Logan, Karley
Jerry and Cris Koch
Friday, March 22, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers today and always. Much love to all of you.
BOBBY FRIGA
Friday, March 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Gary was a good friend in High School and we had some good times together. You have my sincere condolences.
Julie Snow
Friday, March 22, 2013
What a great pick of Gary...His eyes are so striking, I can see where Christa gets hers from in this pic. I am so sorry about his passing. You all done everything you could and I know you made his last days count.
Love to you All......
Pam Baumgartner
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man he was. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers. May God Bless you and help you through this sad time.
Jim and Karen Czaplicki
Friday, March 22, 2013
Requiescat in pace. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Schluterman
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Katie (Reames) Moore
Friday, March 22, 2013
Bruce- I am sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jordanne Berry-Garlin
Friday, March 22, 2013
Christa- Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda green (moore)
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am sorry for your loss...I went to school with Gary and graduated with him, he was such a nice guy...may God give you peace and comfort....prayers are with you....
Turner Families
Friday, March 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathies for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry and Phyllis Turner, Paula Turnwr-Wiley
Neal Wade
Friday, March 22, 2013
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your Family During this time, Gary will be missed by many, A super nice guy to many.
Neal and Tammy
Mickey Oates
Friday, March 22, 2013
Raiwater family:
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May your memories turn into precious treasures. Prayers ongoing.....
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Friday, March 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of a good man he was always so kind and a nice man lord be with the family
C.E. and Pattie Atchley
Thursday, March 21, 2013
He will be missed. We are sorry for your loss.
We have lost a very very good man in Paris. C.E.
Jewell Milton White
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Gary's Family: We are so sorry for your loss. although not like family, many people will miss Gary. The years we were in business we really appreciated doing business with him...so kind and a good friend.I pray that God will be close and help you through this rough time, We share your loss and may God bless you all.
Mary Turner
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you. Such a tough time for your family. We are so sorry for your loss and the heartache you are feeling.
Bill Elsken
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We are very sorry for you loss.
Bill and Marsha Elsken
Karey & Charlie Sparks
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Oh my, don't know what to say! Very sorry for your loss. I know you all have been through some really tough times lately and I only hope you know he is in a far better place. Regardless he will be missed by each one of you and for all the grandchildren it will be really hard to adjust to Gary not being there. My prayers and love go out to all of you. Please call me if you need anything at all!