Raymond R. Rainer

1920 - 2012

Raymond R. Rainer obituary, 1920-2012, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1920

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Raymond Rainer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2012.

Ray Rainer, 92, died Nov 1, 2012 of Alzheimer's. Raised in Milwaukee, Ray moved to Jacksonville as a young man where he worked with his father and brother in the construction business. In the Army during WWII, he served in the Pacific including Luzon, liberation of Philippines, and occupation of Japan and was awarded 2 bronze stars and 4 service ribbons. He was married 46 years to Josephine, who died 6 weeks before him. Ray & Josephine were members of many organizations including the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Power Squadron; VFW; American Legion; Grange; and Young at Heart. Ray is survived by his sister, Ruth Jackson; brother Russell (Sybil); and 11 nieces and nephews, all of Jacksonville. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 am, Nov 10, 2012 at St Matthew's Catholic Church followed by interment with military honors at Riverside Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 6-8pm, Nov 9, 2012 at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.

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7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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