of Leslie, AR
July 19, 1934 - October 2, 2014
Michael (Mitchell) Rains, age 80, of Leslie, Arkansas, passed from this life October 02, 2014. He was born July 19, 1934 in Leslie to parents Hugh and Arkie (King) Rains.
After retiring from the United States Air Force, he worked as a mechanic and later in maintenance as a Fire Marshall for Gusdorf, in Missouri. He was active in the NRA and VFW in Rayville, Missouri.
Mitchell was a man of political and constitutional convictions, and an advocate! To his "Sherrie-belle", aka Sheryl, he was her hero-"Rifleman" (the TV show) and her favorite crotchety old man. To his "Missy" , aka Michelle, he was her rock! Throughout her whole life, he was all she really had to lean on. He was loved and will be missed by many.
Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors are: two daughters: Sheryl Cossey of Leslie and Michelle Sedovic of St. Louis, MO; one sister: Greeba Shaw of Cuba, MO.; two brothers: Braxton Rains of Leslie and Rudolph Rains of Dennard, AR.; and four granddaughters and ten great- grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Leslie Community Center in Leslie, Arkansas.
Cremation service by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
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Sally Knapp Boyd
Thursday, October 9, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mitchell's death. I won't be able to come to the memorial service, but I will be remembering him. He was a good friend.
Sara Jo Fendley
Monday, October 6, 2014
So sorry about Mitchell's passing. Condolences to all of his family, especially the ones I knew so well, Braxton and Greba. He will be missed very much.
Nora Lee King
Sunday, October 5, 2014
To all the family: My heart goes out to you all, Mitch and I have been friends for a very long time. We graduated High School together and stayed in touch through the years. Although I haven't talked to him in a while I thought about him a lot. He stood by me at one time when I really needed a friend. I will not forget him. My prayers to all of you.