Charles Rainwater

Charles was born in Slaton, Texas on September 30, 1938 to Charles Rainwater Sr. and Annie Rainwater.

Charles was a born entrepreneur and proudly graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He married his wife, Louise Chancellor Rainwater, on August 2, 1961. The two went on to have five daughters; Beverly, LaNita, Alicia, Crystal, and Sherryl.

Charles Rainwater spent his career working as a freight carrier and truck driver for Yellow Freight. He was a dedicated steward of Emeritus of New Jerusalem A.M.E Church and the 10th District President of the Lay Organization between 2004-2008. He loved God, family, serving the community, going fishing, and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sherryl Rainwater; sister, Betty Rainwater; brother, Melvin Massingill.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise Rainwater of Carrollton, Texas; daughter, Beverly Sosa and husband, Juan of Carrollton, Texas; daughter, LaNita Rainwater of Denton, Texas; daughter, Alicia Rainwater of Carrollton, Texas; daughter, Crystal Roberson and husband, Kevin T. of Little Elm, Texas; grandchildren, Ashley, Brandon, and Stacee Young, Keyshon and Rodney Rainwater, and Kevin and Christian Roberson; brothers, R.C. and Will Rainwater; and sister, Nancy Williams.

A wake for Charles will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Rhoton Funeral Home, 1511 South I-35E, Carrollton, Texas 75006. A funeral service will occur Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 1511 South I-35E, Carrollton, Texas 75006. A committal service will occur Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 1311 Murdock Rd., Dallas, Tx 75217. A reception will occur Saturday, January 7, 2023 following the committal at Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E. Crosby Rd. Carrollton Tx, 75006

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RhotonFuneralHome.com for the Rainwater family.