Celebrating the life of
Robert C. Rainwater
May 12, 1947 - November 21, 2008
Robert Clifton Rainwater, 61, died November 21, 2008 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Lake City, Arkansas, son of the late Thurman C. and Floucy Cambron Rainwater. Mr. Rainwater was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Rainwater moved to Savannah in 1998 and was retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was a member of Unity Church of Savannah, lifetime member of V.F.W. Post No. 4392, Tybee Island, GA and lifetime member of American Legion Post No. 0892, Allegany, NY.
Surviving are his wife of sixteen years, Ellen Rainwater of Savannah; children, Joseph Rainwater and his wife, Carol of Griffin, GA; Maria Keithley of Miller, MO; Robert C. Rainwater, Jr. and his wife, Jamie of Everton, MO; two sisters, Judy Atkinson of Ocala, FL; Euline Sanford of Fayette, AL; two brothers, Larry Rainwater of Anderson, IN: John First of Cleveland, TN; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Unity Church of Savannah.
Burial will be private.
Remembrances: Unity Church of Savannah Courtyard Renovation, 2320 Sunset Blvd., Savannah, GA 31404.
Please our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I really miss you poppy.
- Erika Keithley, Miller, MO
you were a great person and uncle ...i will miss you and all the good times ,,, love you always holly oyler
- Holly oyler, marion, IN
Ellen, I pray that the Lord comforts you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you find peace in the knowledge that the separation from your loved one is only temporary, for by the grace of God we will all be together again someday in His glorious Presence.
- CRO Shawna Weathers, SCMPD, Savannah, GA
Bob and Ellen were the first people to greet, welcome and hug me at Unity. Bob was living his principles of love, generous with hugs and his volunteer work at Unity. I am grateful to have shared time with Bob. Love and light to you, Bob and Ellen and the rest of the family.
- Marguerite Berrigan, Savannah, GA
Ellen, I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr Bob was a great man who always wanted Unity to be beautiful. I love you.
- Kim Carter, Blackshear, GA
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen and your family. Take care.
- Russell Holt, Register, GA
I really miss you poppy.
- Erika Keithley, Miller, MO
you were a great person and uncle ...i will miss you and all the good times ,,, love you always holly oyler
- Holly oyler, marion, IN
Ellen, I pray that the Lord comforts you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you find peace in the knowledge that the separation from your loved one is only temporary, for by the grace of God we will all be together again someday in His glorious Presence.
- CRO Shawna Weathers, SCMPD, Savannah, GA
Bob and Ellen were the first people to greet, welcome and hug me at Unity. Bob was living his principles of love, generous with hugs and his volunteer work at Unity. I am grateful to have shared time with Bob. Love and light to you, Bob and Ellen and the rest of the family.
- Marguerite Berrigan, Savannah, GA
Ellen, I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr Bob was a great man who always wanted Unity to be beautiful. I love you.
- Kim Carter, Blackshear, GA
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen and your family. Take care.
- Russell Holt, Register, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
