Oliver G. RainwaterAugust 23, 2008 Oliver G. Rainwater, 91, of Union City died August 23, 2008. Mr. Rainwater was a life long resident of Fulton County, a member of East Point First Baptist Church for 59 years, and a Mason for over 50 years. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the US Navy Sea Bees.
Mr. Rainwater was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth S. Rainwater, son Oliver Glen Rainwater, Jr., sister Agnes Horton, and brothers Earl, Charles, and Henderson Rainwater. He is survived by his wife of 21 years Sarah Foley Rainwater of Union City; daughter Margaret and her husband Edwin Simmons; and grandsons Michael (Sharon) and Eddie (Kim) Simmons. He was the proud great-granddaddy of Katie, Jeremy, Jason and Miriam Simmons, all of Thomasville. He is also survived by brothers Julius (Gloria), Dawsie (Mary) Rainwater; sisters Evelyn Dobbins, Odelle Guensch, and Jean Grant; many nieces and nephews; and step-sons Bob (Linda) and Rick (Elaine) Foley of Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the East Point First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. J.W. Wallis officiating. Interment Westview Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church at 12:30 PM. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.