Rainey P. Moreland of St. James, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri. He was 85 years of age.

Rainey, the son of the late Gilbert and Ethel Irene (Mosher) Moreland, was born August 7, 1939 in Vichy, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Arminta Matilda Branstetter on August 1, 1959 at the church of Christ in St. James, Missouri. Tillie passed away on March 30, 2024; Rainey and Tillie had been married 65 years.

Rainey worked as a meat-cutter and farmer for many years. He was a loyal friend, a God-fearing man, and a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Rainey was instrumental in building the fellowship hall at Broadway Baptist Church.

In his spare time, Rainey enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He and his wife, Tillie, spent many happy days camping at the Lake of the Ozarks. Rainey rarely missed opening day of deer season, and he operated a Wild Game Processing Plant, processing hundreds of deer and beef for his friends and neighbors.

Rainey's life was marked by resilience and faith. He survived a horrific accident with a combine that most men would not have survived. His resilience is a testament to his strength and the plans that God had for him. Rainey will be remembered for his friendliness and the humorous stories that he told.

Rainey's legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his spirit will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons: Michael Eugene Moreland of St. James, Missouri and Keith Edward Moreland and wife Jill (Irwin) Moreland of Rolla, Missouri; grandchildren, Michael Shannon Moreland and wife, Emily Sue (Gruver) Moreland of St. James Missouri, Macy Moreland and Sophie Moreland of Rolla, Missouri; Great grandchildren, Savannah Lea Matilda Moreland and Michael James Paxton Moreland of St. James, Missouri; and sisters-in-law, Ann Moreland of Jefferson City, Missouri and Annetta Moreland of Vichy, Missouri. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Rainey is preceded in death by his wife, Arminta Matilda "Tillie" Moreland; his parents, Gilbert Arnold and Ethel Irene Mosher Moreland; brothers, Arnold Moreland and Bobby Lee Moreland; sister and brother-in-law, Wynette Southard and Roy A. Southard; and grandson, Ryan Walter Moreland.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 27. 2024 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral services will by 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home with Kerry Feeler officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vichy, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to Broadway Baptist Church in St. James, MO.

Online condolences may be entered at jonesfunerals.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.