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The son of Norman Forrest Rainey and Virginia Lucille Brown. William's birth surname was Louder, but at the age of 37, his stepfather adopted him and his name was legally changed to Rainey.

The Oklahoman on March 22, 2006
Funeral services for William Leroy 'Bill' Rainey, age 66, of Moore, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006 in The Chapel of the Resthaven Funeral Home, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City. Bill was born January 10, 1940 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Norman Forrest and Virginia Lucille (Brown) Rainey. He passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 at the Moore Medical Center in Moore, Oklahoma. Bill was united in marriage to Miss Juanita Gentry on September 21, 1957 in Yukon, Oklahoma. Bill was employed with Transcon Trucking, retiring in 1990. Bill was a friend of Bill W. who based his faith in spirituality. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Rainey of the home; his mother, Virginia Rainey of Topeka, Kansas; his father-in-law, Ralph Keck of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Sharon Kay Tolliver and her husband, Lumbia of Oklahoma City; Karen LouAnne Cornelius and her husband, Keith of Noble, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Keith Cornelius, II, Joshua Cornelius, and Zachary Tolliver; one brother, Paul Eugene Rainey and his wife, Theresa of Topeka, Kansas and one sister-inlaw, Judy Rainey of Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Forrest Rainey and one brother, Robert Lee Rainey. Burial will conclude in Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of the Resthaven Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661

William married Juanita Lawrane Gentry on 22 Sep 1957 in Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma. Juanita (daughter of Emory Howell Gentry, Jr. and Nellie Ruth Sanders) was born on 22 Mar 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; died on 12 Jan 2009 in Moore, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Oklahoman
January 15, 2009

Juanita L. Rainey, 68, passed away Monday, January 12, 2009, in Moore, Oklahoma. She was born March 22, 1940, in Oklahoma City, to Emory and Nellie (Sanders) Gentry, Jr. Juanita retired in 2001 after 25 years of service as the administration programs officer for the Oklahoma State Health Department. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, crafts, camping and gardening. Juanita's family was very important to her and she will be missed by all. Juanita is survived by her stepfather, Ralph Keck two daughters, Sharon K. Tolliver and husband Lumbia of OKC and Karen Cornelius and husband Keith of Noble, OK two sisters, Bernice Leftwich of OKC and Marilyn Galaviz and husband Joe of OKC three grandchildren, Keith Cornelius II, Joshua Cornelius and Zachary Tolliver. She is preceded in death by her husband, William L. Rainey mother, Ruth Keck brothers, Glen and Jody Gentry and sister, Joyce Hile. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 16, 2009 in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens.

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

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He was called Howell, rather than Emory, which was what his father was called.

His certificate of birth shows that 3 children had been born to his parents, including his birth. His parents were listed as being from Arthur, Oklahoma, and ages 24 and 22. His father was a farmer, and mother a housewife.

Emory was shown as being widowed at the time of his death. His occupation was listed as Stone Mason. The informant was Bernice Leftwich.

Emory married Nellie Ruth Sanders on 27 Apr 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Nellie (daughter of William Jasper Sanders and Tressie Thelma Cole) was born on 4 Apr 1923 in Boswell, Choctaw County, Oklahoma; died on 24 Mar 1995 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emory was issued a delayed certificate of birth. The supporting evidence was his application for employment with the Oklahoma Railway company and the birth certificate of his daughter, Ruth Hazel Gentry. The informant for his death certificate was Lillie R. Gentry of 3409 Campbell.

According to the 1928 Duncan City Directory, Emory and Lilly lived at 101 Elm Street.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Emory Howell Gentry
City: Arthur
County: Stephens
State: Oklahoma
Birthplace: Oklahoma;United States of America
Birth Date: 26 May 1893
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1852128
Occupation: Farming
Next of kin: Wife and 2 children
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Brown
(Courtesy of Lynell Cordell)

Emory married Lillie Letticia Rowe on 22 Dec 1912 in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Lillie (daughter of James Allen Taylor Rowe and Angie Cordelia Green) was born on 21 Dec 1896 in Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma; died on 16 Oct 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Grady County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Vol. 3, Stephens County Marriage Book: , Lic. # 80
Emory Gentry to Lilly Rowe, 12-22-1915 (sic)

"Stephens Co. Marriages" shows Emory Gentry, 19, of Arthur and Lillie Rowe, 18, of Arthur, married on December 22, 1912 by J.J. Ward

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From FindAGrave:

William was preceded in death by his father William Thomas Sanders and his mother Janette Belle Weatherford. He was the third child of ten and is survived by five of his siblings. He was the father of thirteen children and ten children still survive him. He was married to Tressie Thelma Cole 03-13-1921. William was a farmer until he had an accident that caused him to lose his leg. William is also survived by numerous grandchildren.

William married Tressie Thelma Cole on 13 Mar 1921 in Boswell, Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Tressie was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma; died on 18 May 1993 in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From FindAGrave:

Daughter of William Alexander Cole and Myra Frances Alexander and mother of thirteen children. She married William Jasper Sanders 3-13-1921 and was a homemaker. She is survived by 6 children 40 grandchildren: 73 great-grandchildren: and 26 great-great-grandchildren. She is missed by all who knew her.