Jack David Rainey Sr.

Mr. Jack David Rainey Sr., age 80 of Holladay, TN. passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Rainey was born on May 30, 1939 in Huntingdon, TN. to the late Richard Allen Rainey and Verla Barnhart Rainey. He was also preceded in death by brothers Willard Rainey and twin brother Jerry Rainey. Mr. Rainey was retired from Shell Oil Company. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, American Legion, Camden Tea Party and Sugar Tree Baptist Church. Mr. Rainey served in the U.S. Marines as company sniper and part of the military police. He invented and had a patent for a bass lure known as the “Moss Dog” Rainey Lure.

Survivors include:

Wife: Alice P. Rainey of Holladay, TN

Son: Jack D. Rainey Jr. of Granite City, IL

Daughters: Cherie Rainey Hill of Holladay, TN

                   Teresa Romanik of Holladay, TN

Brother: Clarence Bill Rainey

Sisters: Francis Rainey of Granite City, IL

            Bonnie Dowdy of IL

Grandchildren: Nicole Martin, Krista Rainey Guidi, Nick Patrick, Katie Romanik, Daniel Romanik, Shelby Rainey

Great Grandchildren: David Guidi, Coleton Martin, Caleb Martin, Trinity Patrick

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10 am at the Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Coggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Butler Cemetery.

Visitation with the Rainey family will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 9:00-10:00 am.