Grady Ricardo Rainey Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Grady Ricardo Rainey

The funeral services for the late Mr. Grady Ricardo Rainey, who departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia, will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Words of Comfort will be given by Reverend Kenneth Murphy. Services may be viewed Facebook Live on the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.

Mr. Grady Ricardo Rainey was born on October 29, 1971 in Ashburn, Georgia to Mrs. Brenda Banks and Mr. Willie James Rainey.

Grady attended schools in the Turner County Public School System, and graduated from Turner County High School. After graduating from high school, Grady worked in multiple occupations, one being enlisting in the United States Army, but found his passion as an Owner/Operator of a trucking company.

Grady was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Doshie Sheree Williams on October 13, 2018.

On Monday, August 30, 2021, after battling a fight with COVID-19, Grady passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. His grandmother, Mrs. Inez Rainey, preceded him in death.

Grady leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Doshie Sheree Rainey; his children, Adijah Rainey, Adarius Rainey, Macaria Rainey, Keon Williams, Danielle Bivens, Demetria King; eight grandchildren; his parents, Willie James (Sherry) Rainey, Brenda (Albert) Banks, both of Ashburn, Georgia; grandmother-Mrs. Willie Mae Stubbs of Ashburn, Georgia; his sisters-Lica (Charles) Coley, Topeka (Jan) Williams, Shonda (C.J.) Martin, Whitney Rainey, Kaja Mobley, Jacquen (Jermaine) Johnson; brothers-Christopher Rainey, Rodney Rainey, Shannon Young; sisters-in-law, Barbara Lundy, Delisa (Kojak) Anderson, Pamela (Gerald) Grier, Lisa (Lee) Dorsey; brothers-in-law, Travis Williams, Rico (Freida) Hunt; a person of admiration- Lameshia Gaskin; two best friends, Mike Pickett, Kevin Studwick; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends.

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To the family my sincere condolences Charles Leary

I'm still without words about the passing of Grady. I extend my most sincere and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Grady. As childhood friend's Grady was so full of happiness, joy and his desire to be the best. You will be miss brother but you will never be forgotten. May the family find peace and confidence that he will never be forgotten.

We are so very sorry for your loss. But to remember is to honor the one who will always be a light in your life and your heart. With our deepest sympathy Farriel and Lucille Lewis

I'm so sorry for your loss Sheree Rainey, Mr. Willie James& Sherri, Mrs. Brenda (Albert) Banks, children siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. May God forever strengthen you all is my prayer. Love you all Ms. Chrysonhya Clark & family

May God forever strengthen you Sheree.. and the rest of the family. I love you all and continue to keep you all lifted in prayer.

To the family,my heart is sad for you all. May the God of love, peace and joy give you all three of these during and after the service. May your hearts be lifted up as the days go by. From the Charles Jordan and Family

My deepest sympathy to the Rainey family

Condolences to Sheree, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Rainey, Mrs, Brenda and family.. May GOD provide you all with peace, love, and strength..

May God bless your family and surround you with His Love and support. 🙏 Pamela Pickens

Condolences and deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Mr.Rainey. We worked together at Johnson State Prison and indeed you was a great team player. My extended prayers for strength and comfort.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Rainey Family. Nicole, John, Mrs. Willie Lou Thomas, and James Perry. Rest Easy Grady.

To Chris and the rest of the Rainey family;May God continue to be with you all during your time of loss. Teresa Davis-Harriell and family

To Mrs. Sheree, Willie & Sherry Rainey, Brenda & Albert, all of the siblings with special acknowledgement to Lica Coley and everyone who were/are connected with Grady Rainey. it is with deepest sorrow to hear of the passing of Grady and I know you all are experiencing a terrible loss. there is comfort in the relationship that each of you have in the Lord and in each other. my family and I send our sympathy and offer our help in any way. Daryl and Rose Mary Hall

Thinking of you in in prayer during your time of grie. Ms. Flo

We are sorry for your loss . But to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord .

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family
Deborah Walker of Arabi ❤

I pray to God gives comfort and strength during this time. Sheree I love you and you all are in my prayers

Praying that God will comfort all of you in the coming days as you mourn the loss of Grady!*Nell Mathis

I am deeply saddened to learn of this. My heart goes out to the family. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Shanda Harris

You got me with this one I love you man~Jalen

Rest well Grady. Praying for my homie Chris and the entire family. ~ Mike Mathis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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