of Dennard, AR
May 12, 2016
Rudolph Rains died peacefully at home on May 12, 2016. He was born on March 19, 1925 to Hugh and Arkie (King) Rains in Searcy County Arkansas. He went to school and lived near Nubbin Hill until WWII.
He served in the 32nd Infantry Division in the Pacific, where he earned three combat bronze stars and was awarded multiple Purple Heart medals for wounds which never left him. He married his wife of 63 years, Wilma Louise (Crow) Rains. They lived at Dennard where he was self employed as a farmer and logger. Together, they operated Bratton's Store for 34 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Ralph, Clifton and Mitchell and two sisters; Maureen Shaw and Marjorie Caid.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Louise Rains, two sons; Phillip (Bobbie) and Benjamin, two granddaughters, Autumn and Noelle Rains, his sister, Greba Shaw and his brother, Braxton Rains (Nellie), and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He loved working on the farm, gardening, working in the woods and being his own boss. His mind, memory and wit were sharp until the end. He enjoyed visiting with friends, neighbors and family at the surprise birthday party held for him in March at Faith Baptist Church and at home until his death.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Saturday, May14, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.
Final arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
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10 Condolence(s)
Autumn Rains
Monday, April 17, 2023
Thank you everyone for your kind messages and loving support during the funeral and in the years following. We miss our Papaw Rudy <3
Kathryn morford
Sunday, March 12, 2017
So sorry about Rudolph. Was looking for address to tell you about Robert Morford passing March 7, 2017 and saw obituary. I'm in bells nursing home bells, tn
Christopher Mann
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
So sorry to see this - my prayers to the family ! Thinking of you today Ben !
Ed and Judy Lambert
Sunday, May 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss Louise and family
Hined Dahdah
Saturday, May 14, 2016
What a good hard working Man he Was ! Is going to be. Mis sed all my respect , and very sorry for your loss .
Adela dahdah
Saturday, May 14, 2016
What a hard worker he was. May he rest in peace. God grant confort to the family.
Nancy Lewis
Saturday, May 14, 2016
our family sends our deepest condolences to the family. and thank you for serving our country.
Bill and Barbara Moran
Friday, May 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss, all of you are in our Prayers!!! Call anytime you need us!!
Darrin Ward
Friday, May 13, 2016
Rudolph was a constant in my life growing up in Dennard. He was always there to lend a helping hand, from fixing a bicycle tire to making a sandwich at Brattons store.
Louise, Benji and Phillip, I am so sorry for your loss. His passing will be felt by the whole community and by those, like me, who will always consider Dennard home.
sue parks
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Jeremy Durham and I extend our deepest condolences to the family.