Died October 17, 2020.

Nettleton Public Schools, Jonesboro, AR

Athletic director

Obituary:

Greg Rainwater, 51, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home.  He was born in Rochelle, IL on December 9, 1968 to Amzier and Linda Gail Rainwater. 

Greg spent 29 years in education; working first at Maynard, then Riverside before finding his home with Nettleton Public Schools.  Throughout his time at Nettleton, Greg served as a girls’ basketball coach; social studies teacher; Athletic Director; and Transportation Director.  Greg also served as the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Walcott, AR.  However, Greg’s impact stretched far wider than Northeast Arkansas.  For two years, he served as the Logistics Coordinator for the International Mission Board in Uganda.  After returning to education, he made annual trips to Uganda to continue serving the people of East Africa and spreading the message of Jesus Christ.

Regardless of which vocational hat Greg was wearing, one thing remained constant: he made the world shine a little brighter with his encouraging words, deep and genuine love for others, and quirky one-liners.  Throughout his life, he served others without asking for or desiring any praise, however, anyone that had the pleasure of knowing and loving Greg was aware of his servant’s heart.  The Kingdom is, without doubt, far greater in numbers due to the life he led.

Greg was preceded in death by his father; Amzier Rainwater.  He is survived by his wife, Tammy Smith Rainwater; his daughter Hannah; mother, Linda Rainwater; brothers Joe and Mark; sister, Sheila.