Jack O’Neal Rains, 87

Published 1:11 pm Friday, June 28, 2019

Jack O’Neal Rains, 87, husband of Mary B. Pingleton Rains, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home in Winchester, KY. He was born in Whitley County, KY, on July 5, 1931, to the late Ned C. and Carrie Brown Rains. He was retired from Kentucky American Water, a veteran of the United States Navy, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the fraternal order of police.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one brother, Jerry L. (Donna Renfro) Rains, Sr.; special niece, Mary Elizabeth Banks; several sisters-in-law, including, Marie and Porter Banks and Irene and Roger Burke; several family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Danny O’Neil Rains; and three brothers, Joe, Mack and Ned C. Rains, Jr.

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Services will be at 11:00AM, Monday, July 1, 2019 at Scobee Funeral Home by Pastors Jerry Owen, Lonnie Storm and Peter Stephens. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM until time of service.

Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Geiser, Dr. Asher, Hayleigh Flynn and the staff of Hospice East.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY and/or Liberty Bible Church, 6615 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Winchester, KY 40391.