Lloyd Clinton Rains, 79

A U.S. Army veteran, he retired from Central Railroad in Indiana after 37 years. After retirement he enjoyed fox hunting with his brothers and friends. He was the son of the late Rufus J. and Dovie Young Rains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Grady, R.K. and Bernice Rains, and three sisters, Irene Hall, Pauline Hall and Ethel Lorance.

He was married Aug. 2, 1997 to Sally Mullican Rains of Morrison. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother, Leonard Rains of McMinnville; two sisters, Barbara Tittsworth and Ann Stevens, both of McMinnville; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Tammy and Tony Hernandez of California and stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Ronald and Mendaz Mullican of California; five step-grandchildren, 10 nieces, five nephews, several cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in High’s Chapel with Gayle Rains officiating. Burial will follow at Rains Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.