of Leslie, AR
January 14, 1936 - June 8, 2024
Paul Rains, age 88, of Leslie, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on January 14th, 1936 to Ulis Rains and Sally Overstreet Rains. Paul was married to Ellen Goldsmith Rains.
Paul was a deacon and faithful member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Marshall, Arkansas. He was a member of the Searcy County Gideon's International Organization that distributes Bibles around the world. Paul served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired Industrial Engineer from Boeing Aircraft. He loved time with his family and going to church. Paul's greatest desire was to share with others the blessings of our Lord and God's gift of salvation.
Paul leaves behind his loving wife, Ellen; their three daughters, Catrina (Ben), Jeanetta and Pauletta (David); his three grandchildren, Courtney (Greg), Chelsea, David Paul, plus his bonus grandson, Cody. He also leaves behind his youngest legacy, great-granddaughters, Serena and Cora. Almost like a son, he leaves behind his dear friend, Noah.
Funeral services for Paul will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Matt Bagby officiating. Burial will follow in Nubbin Hill Cemetery. Bearers include sons-in-law, Ben and David, grandsons, David Paul and Greg and friends, Noah and Matt. Honorary bearers are Stan Hayes, Ray Younger, Coy Lee Horton, Kelly Horton and David Nondorf.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a love offering to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 986, Marshall, AR 72650 or Gideon's International, Marshall Camp, PO Box 1305, Marshall, AR 72650.
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20 Condolence(s)
Twilia Steen
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Paul was a good man. He will be missed by all who knew him. His family has my sympathy. The Landmark Missionary Church has my sympathy also.
David & Elizabeth Nondorf
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
We will miss brother Paul so very much. We are praying for all of you during this difficult time.
I am so thankful that through our Savior Jesus Christ we have the assurance that we will be together again.
Ellen we love you so very much.
Love Always,
David & Elizabeth
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
I will miss Paul. Seeing him and talking about old cars. I have known Paul as long as I've known anyone. A good man from a good family
Anthony
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rains family. Paul was a cousin and his daughter was a classmate in school. Paul was patient, kind, and loyal. God bless you all
Lydia Flynn
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Sending so much love and prayers.
Ruth Holsted and Sandy Thomas
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
So sorry for your loss, I know how much you will miss him. The memories are good and will help you remember him. Sorry we could not be there with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
James and Jeri White
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Our deepest sympathy in your loss
Coy & Sue Horton
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Ellen, Catrina, Jeanetta & Pauletta we send our sincere sympathy to each of you. We will truly miss our Brother in Christ but we look forward to meeting him again. Our love and Prayers go out to each of you.
Tammy Flynn
Monday, June 10, 2024
What a wonderful blessing Uncle Paul was to my life and the lives of everyone he encountered. I can hear his gentle, deep voice and quick wit and laugh. My heart is with you Aunt Ellen, Catrina, J, and Pauletta. I love you.
Brandon and Stacy McBride
Monday, June 10, 2024
We’re so sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to the family.
Sally Wilson
Monday, June 10, 2024
I love you Paul and to Ellen and family I love you too My prayers are for you and this time. . The good memories will be our blessings
Brenda Lewis
Monday, June 10, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul and Ellen were great people in the Leslie community and will be missed.
Angie Pemberton Johnson
Monday, June 10, 2024
Ellen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Paul was such a kind, gentle man. I am so sorry.
Florine Oliphant
Monday, June 10, 2024
Paul Rains was my uncle,he was always a kind and gentle man.He was loved by so many people,and will be missed a lot.Heaven has gained a wonderful man.
Mary Scheulen
Monday, June 10, 2024
Ellen, Catrina, Jeannetta, Pauletta: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad day! May the love of God and our memories of your husband, father and our brother comfort you! God Bless and keep you, Love, Aunt Mary
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Monday, June 10, 2024
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Paul.
Paul was a good Christian man that we had the privilege of going to Landmark Church with for many years. He will be missed.
Our love and prayers are with his sweet family.
Kelly Horton
Monday, June 10, 2024
So sorry to know that Brother Paul has passed he was and still is a great friend my heart pains for his beloved family who he loved without measure and who will miss his presence however knowing Paul I know where he is at this very time and having that knowledge my heart smiles for Paul for he is with the Lord plus countless family and friends
Terry Simmons
Monday, June 10, 2024
Paul was an exception man who loved his family and the Lord. On the few occasions I met him I was exceptionally blessed to have been in his presence. Ellen and family know you’re in our prayers.
John and Kay Branscum
Monday, June 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We sure thought a lot of Paul. Prayers for the family!
Rie-C
Monday, June 10, 2024
We will miss seeing Mr Rains at the Barber Shop every Friday. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Prayers for his family during this time of loss.