WILLIAM JOSEPH (BILL) RAINEY, JR. of Charleston exited stage left on January 12, 2025 closing out a run of 73 years. He was predeceased by his father, William Joseph Rainey Sr.; his stepfather, William Menefee; his brother James Menefee; and his nephew, Matthew Saye. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Menefee; wife, Caroline Chamness; son, Brendan Rainey; daughter, Kate Rainey; sister, Betty Saye; niece, Elizabeth Townsend (Chase) and two grandnieces, Peyton and Elena.
Bill was born April 3, 1951, in Fayette County, West Virginia. He grew up in Rock Lick, just outside of Oak Hill, and was a graduate of Collins High School and West Virginia Tech. Bill was an Air Force Veteran. Throughout his lifetime he was employed in various occupations beginning with the West…..