Alvin C. Rainbolt

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RAINBOLT, Alvin C.
"Johnson County News," Thursday, April 15, 1948 [published at a later date]
ALVIN C. RAINBOLT, 74, 812 Tipton St., Johnson City, a Spanish American War veteran, died in Veterans Hospital at Mountain Home, April 27.
He was formerly a resident of Butler, and a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
The funeral was held at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m., April 29, with Rev. Clarence Nelson and Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Burial was in the New Butler Cemetery.
Survivors are: the wife, Mrs. Lillie Rainbolt; six sons: Gordon of Lenore, N.C.; Brown of Morristown; Dugger and Clyde of the home; Philmore of El Paso, Tex.; and McKinely of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Glen Martin of Argentina; Mrs. Pearl Marlow of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Lottie Mae Fletcher and Mrs. Betty June Stout, both of Butler; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

RAINBOLT, Alvin C.
Star," Wednesday, April 28, 1948
ALVIN C. RAINBOLT
Alvin C. Rainbolt, 74, of 812 Tipton Street, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Mountain Home Tuesday morning. He was formerly a resident of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, a Spanish American War Veteran, and a member of the Mountain City American Legion Post No. 67.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Rainbolt, six sons, Gordon of Lenoir, North Carolina, Brown of Morristown, Dugger and Clyde both of the home, Filmore of El Paso, Texas, and McKinley of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Glen Martin of Argentina, Mrs. Pearl Morrow[sic] of Grand Junction, Colo., Mrs. Lottie Mae Fletcher and Mrs. Betty June Stout both of butler; twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. M. H. Carder and the Rev. James A. Clark officiating. Burial will be in the New Butler Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from friends.
The body was moved to the home today at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Alvin married Lilliebelle Ward about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lilliebelle (daughter of William Hamilton Ward and Elizabeth Potter) was born about 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Mattie Campbell on 23 Jun 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee, and was divorced before 1930. Mattie was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Orpha Dugger on 22 May 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Orpha (daughter of John Dugger and Alice Dora Pilkinton) was born on 18 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 1981 in Hamblen County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, , Hamblen County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lottie Mae Fletcher, age 86, formerly of 4871 Sink Valley Road,
Butler, died Friday, December 5, 2003, at Pine Ridge Care Center,
Elizabethton, following an extended illness. A native of Johnson
County, she was the daughteof the late Alvin and Lillie Ward Rainbolt.
She was a member of Little Doe Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey R. Fletcher, April 22, 1974,
five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Silvers,
Huntsville, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Pansy
Fletcher, Carroll and Sue Fletcher, all of Butler; one brother, McKinley
Rainbolt, Hampton; one sister, Betty June Stout, Morristown; four
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews
also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6,
at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, with the Rev. Harvey White
officiating. Music will be under the direction of Wings of Faith Singers.
The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday,
December 7, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be
Kodi Fletcher, Johnny Fletcher, Kenneth Rainbolt, Robert Banner, Jr.,
Bill Williams and Richard Cable. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Stephen
May. A special thank you to all the staff at Pine Ridge Care Center for
all the care, love and support shown to the Fletcher family. Those who
wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery
at 1:55 p.m. on Sunday. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday,
December 6, at the funeral home chapel, or friends may also call at the
residence of a son, Edward Fletcher, 5067 Sink Valley Road, Butler, any
time. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations
in memory of Mrs. Fletcher to Alzheimer Association - Northeast TN Chapter,
207 North Boone Street, Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online
condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.
tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.

Lottie married Dorcey R. Fletcher about 1935 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Dorcey (son of James Willis Fletcher and Sarah Alice Holden) was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John McKinley Rainbolt, 91, Hampton, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Alvin and Lilly Ward Rainbolt. He had lived most of his life in Carter County. Mr. Rainbolt was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation. He was a life long member of the Union Baptist Church. Mr. Rainbolt served in the United States Army during World War II. During his time in the service he was stationed in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Payne Rainbolt, September 14, 2002 and six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a son: Kenneth Rainbolt, Hampton. Three Grandchildren: John Patrick Rainbolt, Vernal, Utah, April Rainbolt Smith and husband Ben, Elizabethton and Kevin Rainbolt and wife Gabrielle, Spring Hill, Tenn. Six Great Grandchildren: Jacey, Savannah, Hannah, Taylor, Autumn and Kenley. A Sister: Betty June Stout, Morristown. Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Danny Bright officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday will be: Patrick Rainbolt, Kevin Rainbolt, Steve Rainbolt, E.C. Vines, Ray Arnett, Jack Ingram, Ben Smith, and David Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers will be: His Church family, Herman Tolley, Bud Grindstaff and Willie Gleaton.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. David Fenner, Dr. Scott Caudle, Dr. Robert Walter, and Dr. Khan and his special nursing staff of ICU especially Ashley, Ken, Wayne, Debbie & Amanda.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of his son, Kenneth Rainbolt 326 Mountain View Drive, Hampton. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion & Tennessee National Guard.

John married Gladys Payne about 1940. Gladys was born about 1920; died on 14 Sep 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]