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Derrick Van "Boo Boo" Rainey
July 28, 1961 - February 8, 2017
Ocean Springs
Derrick "Boo-Boo" Rainey, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, Feb. 8, 2017.
He was born July 28, 1961, in Biloxi, MS, to the late James and Ruby Rainey. Derrick attended Biloxi Schools and served in the National Guard and U.S. Army. He later moved to Topeka, KS where he worked for the Ford Dealership. He returned home to Biloxi, where he met his wife, Myrna, in 2007.
Affectionately known as "Boo-Boo," he spent his working career as a mechanic at home and auto dealerships where he greeted many people with his infectious smile. Derrick was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Derrick was preceded in death by three brothers, James Rainey Jr, Gary Lynn Rainey, and Anthony D. Rainey; and one sister, Edna L. Reynolds.
Derrick is survived by his spouse, Myrna Koonce Rainey; seven children, Shameka and Josh Rainey of Worcester, MA, Zhane', Zyanna, and Zhiya Rainey of Topeka, KS, Rodgerick (Sheena) and Raeven Wiggins of St. Martin, MS; 8 siblings, Donald (Lilly) Rainey, Terrence Rainey, Ethel Clay, and Francis Carter, all of Biloxi, MS, Rodney (Alexis) Rainey of Jackson, MS, Jacqueline (William) Moody of Upper Marlborough, MD, Thias (James) McGhee of Harvey, LA, and Therese Hanshaw of Gulfport, MS; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation: Thur., Feb. 16, 2017, from 5:30-7:30 PM at Richmond-August Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017, at 10:30 AM at Blessed Francis Seelos Catholic Church, 360 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, with visitation at 9 AM until service time.
RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Derrick Rainey.
Express condolences at RichmondAugustFH.com.
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Published in The Sun Herald from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2017
Following was provided by: Ronald Weeks Find A Grave ID
49288859
Derrick Van "Boo Boo" Rainey
July 28, 1961 - February 8, 2017
Ocean Springs
Derrick "Boo-Boo" Rainey, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, Feb. 8, 2017.
He was born July 28, 1961, in Biloxi, MS, to the late James and Ruby Rainey. Derrick attended Biloxi Schools and served in the National Guard and U.S. Army. He later moved to Topeka, KS where he worked for the Ford Dealership. He returned home to Biloxi, where he met his wife, Myrna, in 2007.
Affectionately known as "Boo-Boo," he spent his working career as a mechanic at home and auto dealerships where he greeted many people with his infectious smile. Derrick was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Derrick was preceded in death by three brothers, James Rainey Jr, Gary Lynn Rainey, and Anthony D. Rainey; and one sister, Edna L. Reynolds.
Derrick is survived by his spouse, Myrna Koonce Rainey; seven children, Shameka and Josh Rainey of Worcester, MA, Zhane', Zyanna, and Zhiya Rainey of Topeka, KS, Rodgerick (Sheena) and Raeven Wiggins of St. Martin, MS; 8 siblings, Donald (Lilly) Rainey, Terrence Rainey, Ethel Clay, and Francis Carter, all of Biloxi, MS, Rodney (Alexis) Rainey of Jackson, MS, Jacqueline (William) Moody of Upper Marlborough, MD, Thias (James) McGhee of Harvey, LA, and Therese Hanshaw of Gulfport, MS; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation: Thur., Feb. 16, 2017, from 5:30-7:30 PM at Richmond-August Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017, at 10:30 AM at Blessed Francis Seelos Catholic Church, 360 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, with visitation at 9 AM until service time.
RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Derrick Rainey.
Express condolences at RichmondAugustFH.com.
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Published in The Sun Herald from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2017
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