Mr. James Clifton Rainey Jr. (Jimmy), formerly of Suffolk, Va., went peacefully into eternal sleep on Aug. 31, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, James Clifton Rainey Sr., a funeral director for many years in Suffolk, and Dorothy S. Rainey, and his step-mother, Otelia J. Rainey. .
He is survived by wife, Debra Watson-Rainey, his daughters, Lisa Bush (Curtis), Katrina Rainey, and Dominique Rainey; his son, Antonio (Tony), all from Maryland, his brothers, Dr. Vernon Rainey (Patricia), of Suffolk, Larry Rainey, of New Orleans, La., his sisters, Nancy S. Boone, of Washington, Camanche Pope, and Della Stokes (Jose’), of Chesapeake, Wanda Watkins-Pitt (Charles), Yvonne Jackson (Roger), Renee (Whendie) Washington, Michele Childs (Calvin), one granddaughter, Brie Lynn Bush; one uncle, Everett Rainey (Ione), of Maryland; and mothers–in-law, Alberta Watkins and Irene Weems-Watkins, along with a host of other elatives and friends.
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the homestead at 1209 E. Washington St.
Harris Funeral Home, Inc., 685 Carolina Road, is assisting the family with the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.vharrisfuneralhome.com.