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Roger L. Rains

October 30, 1949 — January 5, 2020

Roger L. Rains, 70, of New Castle died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born October 30, 1949 in Rural Murl, Kentucky, a son of the late James and Elma Catron Rains.

Roger retired from Chrysler Corporation after 31 years of service. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir and loved his church family.

He is survived by his two daughters, Shannon (Brad) Brown of New Castle and Sonja (Rick) Krathwohl of Anderson; a son, Mark (Kimberly) Rains of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren, Mason, Bailey, Rachel, Sarah, Storie, Jacob and Julie; one great grandchild, Gavin; one brother, David Rains of Spring, Texas; two sisters, Doris Thompson of New Castle and Linda Craig of Cadiz; several nieces, nephews and special friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Denney Rains.

Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverends Charles Dugger and Tony Piper officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Roger at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service New Castle

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service New Castle

3406 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362

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