Avie Rainwater Obituary

I`m very saddened to hear about the passing of Mr.Rainwater. He was a great man with integrity.He always gave me encouraging words of advice.He surely will be missed.

Mrs. Rainwater and family,
I was saddened to hear of this news.
I had returned from Bolivia for a short time and was looking forward to talking to Mr.Rainwater about the fun I had passing out salvation tracts, toys, and candy to the poor children there. I would call him every year excited about what the Lord was doing there in Bolivia. I will miss doing that however he already knows what I wanted to tell him since he is now home. It will seem long but will be soon that all of God's children in Christ will be together for eternity.
You and the family are in our prayers

Mrs. Rainwater and family,I had the priviledge to meet Mr. Rainwater when I rented my first house in the Florence area. He was such a dear and I remember after every conversation he would always leave you with "May God Bless You." He would encourage you always and I have never heard him say a negative thing about anyone....If he could help you he would. It has been a great pleasure to have known Mr. Rainwater and I hope that all who has come in contact with him will remember him by treating others kindly and extending a helping hand when needed. May God continue to Bless this Family and shower his Everlasting Love upon all of you..........

Mrs. Rainwater and family, I know that words can't express the hurt you're feeling. We have been renting from Mr. Rainwater for three years now and it has always been a pleasure. The words he spoke were always kind and uplifting. He is in a better place now watching over all of you. May God bless you and you're family

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you during this time.

To the Rainwater family: My husband and I were deeply saddened when we saw Mr Rainwater had passed.Our first conversation with him about a home became a conversation about his conversion to Jesus Christ. He was a wonderful man to do business with and we could see Jesue in him. He was so kind and pleasant and good to us. I know he is missed terribly. But his testimony is still here to alot of people and many of us are better people in the Lord because Mr Rainwater during his lifetime shared the gospel to many, including us.What a testimony he had, Love to the family

Dear Avie, Chrissy, and Miss Leila,
Those of us who have been so lucky to have wonderful fathers and grandfathers are so blessed, but it doesn't replace the emptiness when they are gone. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jimmy was definitely an important person to me many years ago. I so appreciated his wisdom and loving nature. I will always remember him in the Lazy Boy by the couch smiling. My love to all of you.

Dear Chrissy, Avie and family, John and I are saddened by the passing of your dad. He was a kind person and it was clear he loved his family. Our thoughts, prayers and love go with you all in the coming days. Keep the faith and remember God is good and is always near. Love to you all.

Leila and kids, I was so heartbroken when I heard that Jimmy was ill and it was so serious. When I heard that he had passed I felt a personal loss. As you know, we had some great times back in 1972 and afterwards when Jimmy became a Christian. Through all the difficulties of life it can truly be said that he never renounced, doubted, or questioned his relationship with Jesus. I can remember the times that he and I would visit friends of his in order to witness and pray for them. Part of me is sad because I felt that he still had more years of ministry to do and part of me is sad because he has made it to heaven before me. I know that there was some kind of celebration when he got there. The Grace of God will give you strength at this time and will sustain you just as the Grace of God brought him from his day of salvation to his day of Reward! I love you all, Wayne Miller, President of Cathedral Bible College, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Rainwater thru renting one of his properties. He would always minister to myself and my husband, I always told my husband that he was a special person because most people rent to you and they treat you as if you were just a tenant, but he would always speak and minister the gospel and I found that very comforting. When we would go to pay the rent his wife would invite us in and even offer us dinner, and that always made me feel like family, when we bought our first home and prepared to move out, he was happy for me more that I was for myself, to the Rainwater family you had a jewel that out shone any jewel there was, I know that you will let his memory live on in your hearts.

Our condolences to the Rainwater family. Mr. Rainwater will always be remembered and sadly missed by us.
Tom & Margarethe Martin

Mrs Chrissy (My Second Mommy) May you find comfort in knowing he is resting in a better place. No more pain or sorrow.

God Bless Jimmy's family and we thank God for Jimmy's life and friendship.

Leila, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was a special man, loved by so many. God Bless and keep you. Love, Jamea

Mrs. Rainwater I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David & Jenni Thompson& Family

Leila, there is no way to adequately express what Jimmy's life--and yours--have meant to me. I am so thankful that God placed you both there. It grieves me that circumstances will prevent me from attending today's celebration, but I will come and visit as soon as I can. You and all the family are in our prayers. I love you.

GiGi, Chrissy and Avie
Kalley called me about Uncle Jimmy. I know he is watching us with his ever present love and humor.
I am thinking of you today and all days.
I love you all and remember Uncle Jimmy with fondness. I always enjoyed our debates.
Love
Kabee

Mrs.Rainwater,I am so sorry for your loss.I have known the two of you for many years and your love for him was so evident,i know you will be lost without him,but i know you will take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and you will see him again one day.You are such a special person and just know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Taylor Florence S.C.

Leila and Family,
Coleman and I wish to express to you and your family our sorrow over your loss. We love you and will pray for all of you in the days ahead. Jimmy was a Godly and honorable man, and we are grateful to have known him.

Jimmy is a special man in my life and the lives of my family. I will always see him with a smile on his face and an encouraging word on his lips. You all are in our thoughts and prayers with the wonderful fact that Jimmy is with his Lord. Hallelujah!

In Remembrance
Avie James "Jimmie" Rainwater Jr.
May God keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
S & E Concert Choir

I have many great memories of the times spent with you all through my younger years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chrissie and Family ~
I am so glad I had the opportunity to be with you and your family this past week. Now your Dad is with my Mom in Heaven. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to the family. I have many happy memories of "growing up" as a neighbor. What a wonderful life he had. You are all in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Rainwater was always a pleasure to be around, and he always encouraged everyone he met and told them of our Lord. I love you all and celebrate his life with you. You are such a precious family.