He was a son of the late J.D. and Edith Rader. Mr. Rader was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and attended Washington Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of 48 years, Mr. Rader is survived by a daughter, Elaine Davis and husband Chris; two grandsons, Austin Davis and Brandon Davis; two brothers, Terry Rader and Steve Rader; and a sister, Helen Rader Carmichael. He was predeceased by a son, Dean Rader; two brothers, David Rader and Danny Rader; and a sister, Pat Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the chapel of Mackey Funerals & Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609 conducted by Dr. Drew Hines with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Mackey Funerals & Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Ministries, 490 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.