James Everett Rains' Obituary
EmploymentRetired Monsanto Corp., Sauget, IL (34 yrs. service-Traffic Manager)Sugarloaf Twp. Clerk - 16 yrs.Sugarloaf Twp. Supervisor - 6 yrs.Owner/operator of an Income Tax Service - 33 yrs. retiring in 1987
AffiliationsColumbia Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M. (past Master)Scottish Rite (past Presiding Officer)Ainad ShrineRoyal Arch MasonOrder of the Eastern Star - Monroe Chapter #597Sword of Bunker HillMonsanto Acacia Club (past Presiding Officer)St. Louis Traffic ClubDeMolay Honorary Legion of HonorIllinois Scottish Rite Meritorious AwardMasonic 33rd DegreeSt. Clair County Township OfficialsSt. Clair County March of Dimespast District Deputy Grandmaster - IL Masonic Grand Lodge
VisitationSunday November 17, 4 - 9 p.m.Lawlor Funeral Home Columbia, IL
ServicesMonday November 18, 11:00 a.m.Lawlor Funeral Home Columbia, IL
IntermentEvangelical St. Paul Cemetery Columbia, IL
SurvivorsWife: Olivia G. (Mosbacher) RainsMother: Jewell L. (Chamness) RainsSon: Larry V. KrackBrother: Kenneth (Carol) RainsSister: Rose Marie SutterGrandchildren: James and Catherine Krack, Jeffrey Biggs family, and Bret Strobo familyDaughter-in-law: Katherine PooleSister-in-law: Jacquie Rains
MemorialsColumbia Blue Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M.Shriner's Hospital for Children
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