Mr. Virgil Giles Rainey, Jr., 88, of Greensboro, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Funeral service will be held 11:30am Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Good Shepherd Church with Dr. Adrian Harris, Rev. Steve Walsh and Rev. Bill Young officiating. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am at the church prior to the service.

Mr. Rainey was born in Guilford County to the late Virgil Rainey, Sr. and Mary Ward Rainey. He and his wife are former members of Clifton Road Baptist Church where he served as head usher for several years. Mr. & Mrs. Rainey are current members of Good Shepherd Church. He retired from AT&T following over 30 years of service. Virgil was an avid sports fan who enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Washington Redskins, but especially his favorite team, the UNC Tarheels. He began his own sports career with fast-pitch softball, playing for several sponsored teams and advancing to the Baseball World Series being named MVP in Wichita, KS. Virgil also enjoyed playing golf and tending to his yearly vegetable garden. Above all, Mr. Rainey loved his family dearly, spending time on vacation with them,celebrating many milestones and being his granddaughter's #1 fan.He also loved his faithful companion Dash. He never met a stranger and had a lovable personality that will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

As well as his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Edwards and brothers, George Rainey, James "Jimmy" Rainey, Thomas "Tommy" Rainey, and son-in-law Chuck Wagoner.

Mr. Rainey is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Jewel Carter Rainey; sons Jeff Rainey and Mark Rainey; daughter Julie Wagoner; granddaughter Riley Wagoner; and his beloved K-9 friend Dash Rainey. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be left to Good Shepherd Church 4453 Sumner Church Rd. Greensboro, NC 27406 or to Jamestown Alumni Association 200 West Main St. Jamestown, NC 2

7282.