J.O. “Smokey” Rains
November 5, 1938 - January 18, 2017
J.O. “SMOKEY” RAINS, 78, of Chiefland, FL passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017. Smokey was born on November 5, 1938 in Cross City, FL to Joseph and Mary Rains. He moved here from Brandon, FL in 1995. Smokey worked for the Ironworkers Local 397 Union. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to serving in the US Navy, he loved to go fishing. He is survived by his wife, Jean Rains of Chiefland, FL; his sons Julian Timothy “Tim” Rains of Guam, Christopher Mark Rains of Lake Mary, FL; his daughter Karen Rose Jenson of Glen Burney, Maryland; his mother Mary Ingram of Williston, FL; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, William M. “Matt” Rains and his daughter Rebecca Jean “Becky” Rains. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 between the hours of 7-9 PM at Rick Gooding Funeral Home 1301 N. Young Blvd, Chiefland 32626. A graveside service will be on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Key Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Bishop officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the direction of Rick Gooding Funeral Homes, Chiefland, FL 352-493-0050 and Cross City, FL 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
J.O. “SMOKEY” RAINS, 78, of Chiefland, FL passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017. Smokey was born on November 5, 1938 in Cross City, FL to Joseph and Mary Rains. He moved here from Brandon, FL in 1995. Smokey worked for the... View Obituary & Service Information