Bobby “Bob” Joe Rainwater Sr., age 79, of Branson, Missouri
Bobby “Bob” Joe Rainwater Sr., age 79, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on May 8, 2023. He entered this life on October 22, 1943, in Choctaw, Arkansas, the son of Sherman and Bertha (Yount) Rainwater.
Growing up in Spring Hill, Kansas, Bob loved to reminisce of the great times of his childhood. In Bob’s early days he worked as a taxicab driver in Anchorage Alaska, eventually getting into the grocery business and owning several convenience stores. Later working in the oil fields in Alaska’s North Slope. In 1989, Bob helped in the clean-up process of Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. Always willing to share his tales of this experience, he was proud of his work. After moving back to the lower 48, Bob became a commercial painter and started his own business. He enjoyed driving his 1967 Chevrolet Caprice and spending time at church. Bob will be forever remembered and never forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marsha Rainwater; daughter, Shelley Rainwater; and three brothers: Doyle Rainwater, Doyne Rainwater, Glen Rainwater and niece Ella Jeanne.
Bob is survived by his son, Bobby Rainwater Jr.; daughter, Kristie Copeland; and four grandchildren: Lucas Rainwater, Isaac Rainwater, Alexandra Copeland, and Spencer Copeland, and his beloved nieces and nephews, Debby, Patty, Kenny, Angie, Juanita, Michael and Ronald.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Branson Church of Christ, 307 S. 7th St., Branson, Missouri. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.
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