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James Otis Rainey, of Affton, MO, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis County. A beautiful Harvest Moon lighting his way to Peace in Heaven. We are all blessed that he is ours.
He was born April 23, 1939 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late James Weaver Rainey and Rowena (Kaysinger) Rainey Zumwalt. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Annetta (Elmore) Rainey; their children: Nancy Rainey Steward, James W. Rainey II, Jason O. Rainey, and Annetta Jane Rainey; and his only brother Jeremiah N. Rainey.
He was a Scottish Rite Mason, who is remembered as "Jim the Barber" to many and "Bunka " to his six grandchildren.
Memorial Visitation: Friday September 30, 2016, 9:30 a.m. to the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, St. Louis, MO 63125
In lieu of flowers: Enjoy a dinner out - Go fishing - Celebrate Life.

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