Kevin Dee Rainwater

Kevin Dee Rainwater, 58, of Delaplaine, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his home. Born October 25, 1955 in Jonesboro, son of Elmer Lawrence and Ivy Imogene Stevens Rainwater. He was a employee of Garlock Industries at Paragould and member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer Rainwater, and two brothers, Keith and Larry Rainwater. Survivors include, his mother, Imogene Rainwater of the home; two daughters, Amy McCracken of Mississippi and Jennifer Winfrey of O’Kean; a son, Zachary Rainwater of Delaplaine; three grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Rainwater and Reggie Rainwater both of Delaplaine; five sisters, Charlene Johnson of Bethalto, Illinois, Linda Stark of Fenton, Missouri, Karen Rainwater of Delaplaine, Shirley Dickerson of Bradford and Dianne Neill of Peach Orchard and many other relatives and friends. Tommy Pitcher officiating Pallbearers will be, Allen Wooldridge, Jerry Cunningham, Mike Baugh, Tim Buck, Phillip Keeling and Tony McMillan Keith Wooldridge, Greg Good, and Garret Davis as honorary pallbearers. OUR AWESOME BROTHER Our brother, Kevin was a quiet, unassuming man with simple tastes. A piece of ham and a bowl of pinto beans was his favorite meal. He was careful with his money. He never wanted to owe anyone anything. He was proud of his work and put his best into everything he did and he expected you to do the same. Just be your best, whatever that might be, and he would be proud of you. He never wanted to intrude or be a burden to others. He kept to himself a lot because of that. He did not want to keep others out, though he might seem reclusive at times, because he didn't seek anyone out too often. Everyone was welcome and when you did enter in, you would find a man that was witty and funny and enjoying life. He wasn't extravagant. He never owned a new car. He didn't dine in fancy restaurants. But he was generous with his time and his money if you ever needed him. He gave without you ever having to ask. He was that kind of man. He was generous with his money, even though he didn't have a lot. And he was also generous with his love. Kevin loved his family more than anything else. His thoughts were always of his children, grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, and especially of our mother. He was always concerned with making things easier on everyone else. He often sacrificed what he wanted to make things easier on all of us. He loved the Lord too. He practiced his faith as quietly as he lived. He'd tell you about it if you wanted to know, but he never pushed. He read the Bible and he liked to discuss it if you were interested. As a boy, the brothers spent hours on the ditch bank, fishing and hunting. Kevin was always an avid sportsman and excellent shot. We laughed about once when the boys were hogging fish in the old ditch across from the house. He told about our brothers Keith and Reggie who were tossing out the fish and Kevin was on the bank throwing them in a tow sack. He gave a dimpled grin as he told me he'd pick up his club everytime the boys would tell "here comes a big one," because he knew it was going to be a snake. A lot a fun, he said. That's how he wants us to remember him. Think of him having fun, laughing, and joking around. So glad we had that time together. We love you dear brother. May you go with God to the home he has prepared for you, and someday we will see you again.

Kevin Dee Rainwater

October 25, 1955 - March 6, 2014