Franklin – John Thomas "Jack" Rainey, 83, passed away peacefully June 24, 2018 in his daughter's home in Courtland. Jack was born in Suffolk but made Franklin his life-long home. He was predeceased by his mother Jimmie L. Powell, father William D. Rainey, son George Rainey, sister Mary Warren, four brothers Thorton, William, Charles, and Robert Rainey; two grandsons Mickey Pitts, Jr. and Freddie Drake. Jack joined the Marine Corps at a young age and served two terms rising to the rank of Sergeant. He is best known for his business "Rainey & Son" at which his painting skills made him widely known throughout the area.

Jack took time to study the Bible and through that study he learned of the hope of the Resurrection which brought him comfort. He wasn't afraid of death for he had hope to see us all again in paradise. His only fear was upsetting us when he died and who would take care of Naomi.

Jack never met a stranger. He spoke to everyone he happened to meet. He enjoyed people and he entertained them with his many stories and sense of humor. All of us felt his love as he tried to express it up to the day before he died. He will be greatly missed but remains in our hearts forever.

Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Naomi Denson Rainey; his two daughters Wanda Stephenson (Jimmy) of Carrsville and Jacqueline Drake of Courtland; two sons John T. Rainey, Jr. (Carolyn) of Blackstone and Michael Rainey (Renee) of Franklin; nine grandchildren Melanie Metzler (Brady), Shannon Steele (Justin), Joseph Drake (Amy), Brandon Pitts (Lindsey), Allen Rainey, Jr., Zachery Rainey, Star Drake, Madison Drake, and Joseph Drake; eight great-grandchildren McKenzie Pitts, Luke Pitts, Brayden Drake, Keagan Drake, Addilyn Drake, Brooklyn Harrington, Kendyle Metzler, and Hannah Steele; two brothers Edward Rainey (Virley) and Jimmy Rainey (Rosa).

A Service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to our new dear friend Regina Crockett from Caregiving on Wheels. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. Jack believed in giving to help others.
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