He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma and William Rainey; his oldest son, Donald Wayne Rainey, Jr.; his sister, Phyllis McCallis, and brothers, David, Gaylen, and Carroll Rainey.
Survivors include one son, Robert Rainey, daughter-in-law Heather Rainey; two grandsons, Robbie and Eric Rainey; and three brothers, Gary, James, and Charles Rainey.