Donald C. Rainey

Donald C. Rainey, a lifelong area resident of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday March 15, 2014. Donald was born in Roanoke, a son to the late Harry C. and Evelyn Rainey. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Harry Eugene Rainey. Donald proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy and worked as a firefighter for the City of Roanoke for almost 31 years. He was also a meat cutter for Kroger for over 30 years. He enjoyed collecting naval memorabilia and was known to be a very hard worker. Donald was a very loving and devoted husband and father. Left behind to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Rita Rainey; son, Matthew Scott Rainey and his wife, Kathy; two grandchildren, Rebecca and Ian; sister-in-law, Brenda S. Rainey of Huntington, W. VA; a niece and cousins. Caregivers and supporters, Mary, Steve, Melinda, Carol, Phyllis, Pauline, Becky A. and Anne Marie. A graveside service to honor the life of Donald C. Rainey will take place on Monday March 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, with Wayne Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the League for Animal Protection, 603 Poor Farm Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090 or Samaritan Inn, 543 Salem Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VA. 24016 An online guestbook is available at www.johnmoakey.com. The Rainey family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.