Jospeh Edward Rainey, Jr.

Joseph E. “Joe” Rainey, Jr., 78, of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at his residence. Memorial services will be held 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2013 at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Liberty. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Joe was born February 24, 1935 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey to parents Joseph, Sr. and Adeline Vay Rainey. He was a former resident of Houston and has resided in Dayton for the past 33 years. Joe was a graduate of Booton High School class of 1955, a volunteer fireman for 7 years in Mt. Tabor, NJ, a veteran of the US Army serving in the Army Band, a salesman by trade and member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. He ws most recently employed by Franks Collision Repair in Dayton. He also enjoyed playing drums with numerous bands, woodworking and was know for his bargain shopping skills. He never met a stranger and his sense of humor stayed with him until his last day. Mr. Rainey was preceded in death by his father: Joseph Rainey, Sr. and mother: Adeline Vay Rainey. Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years: Sharon Wagner Rainey of Dayton; daughters: Kim Rainey of San Leon and Nancy Kerensky and husband Mike of Houston; brother: Les Rainey and wife Sharen of NJ; nephew: Matthew Rainey; niece: Kristen Rainey; also numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a children’s charity or a local animal shelter of choice.